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Visiting Assistant Professor Of Environment, Politics, And Health
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Position Number: 6042374
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Visiting Assistant Professor Of Environment, Politics, And Health

R0000001309
Academic West Building

Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environment, Politics, and Health

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Academic West Building

Categories:
Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Departments of Environmental Studies & Sciences and Geography at Bucknell University invite applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August, 2025. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year depending on departmental need and contingent on successful performance during the first year.

We seek a social scientist or humanist with expertise in the study of environment, politics, and health. We encourage applications from candidates who study these topics, and their intersections, from any issue area (i.e. food; resource extraction; pollution exposure; transportation; etc) and from any region of the world.

The successful candidate will show evidence of specialization in some of the following fields: environmental politics and policy; environmental justice; environmental health; environmental geography; sustainability; environmental studies; or a related field. They will also have the ability to direct students to think spatially and across disciplines about the environment, politics, and health. Ph.D. or ABD status is required by the start of the appointment.

Teaching load is three courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include two sections of "Environmental Politics, Policy, and Justice"; two sections of "Environmental Health and Climate Change"; and two sections of a course in the candidate's area of expertise that complements our current departmental offerings in Environmental Studies & Sciences and Geography.

Evidence of teaching experience and excellence is required. The successful candidate will have a track record of active support for inclusive, innovative pedagogy.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications must be submitted online via Bucknell's career site.

Applicants should submit a complete dossier including a letter of application; C.V.; a statement of teaching philosophy, a syllabus for an upper-level undergraduate seminar in the candidate's area of expertise; and a complete set of official teaching evaluations for up to three courses. Your application should establish your interest in working at a primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution. Include how your experiences, knowledge, skills, and/or past accomplishments will contribute to equitable and inclusive teaching, broadly defined as including classroom instruction, advising, mentoring, and other educational experiences. Candidates invited for a second-round interview will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on March 24, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed via email to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Andrew Stuhl at ats011@bucknell.edu.

Advertised:
2025-02-24

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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