One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies - (Environmental Policy)

The Environmental Studies Program at Colby College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in International Environmental Policy to begin September 1, 2018.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in environmental studies, environmental policy, or a related interdisciplinary environmental field as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include five courses taught at the intermediate- and advanced-levels.  The candidate will teach courses in international and U.S. environmental policy and electives in his or her area of specialty.  Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, international policy dimensions of food, forest resources, energy and climate, justice, or environmental negotiation.  All courses will serve majors and minors in the Environmental Studies Program, a strategic priority of the College. For more information about the Environmental Studies Program, faculty, and courses please see the Environmental Studies Program website at http://www.colby.edu/environ

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/50869: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, reprints of selected publications, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference.  Application review will begin May 29th and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to environmentalpolicy@colby.edu

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