Adjunct Assistant Professor or Instructor

Franklin & Marshall College; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin and Marshall College invites applications for an Adjunct position in Environmental Studies to teach one section of ENE117 Environment and Human Values in person. The course starts January 19, 2027 and the employment period extends two weeks after the spring semester, May 21, 2027.

Applicants should have or be close to completing a doctorate in an environmentally relevant social science field; teaching experience is preferred. Salary is $7,000 per course.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate in an environmentally relevant social science field.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of ENE117 Environment and Human Values, in person.
• Course begins January 19, 2027, with the appointment extending two weeks after May 21, 2027.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Doctorate (or terminal degree) in an environmentally relevant social science field

Job description

Franklin and Marshall College: Earth & Environment

Location

Lancaster, PA

Open Date

Aug 21, 2026

Description

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for an Adjunct position in Environmental Studies in the Department of Earth and Environment, to teach one section of ENE117 Environment and Human Values. This introductory course is the gateway to the Environmental Studies major and minor and is also taken by students in the sciences and other disciplines. Its focus includes: historical and modern attitudes toward nature; human use of natural resources; the effects of the growth of science and technology on human uses of and attitudes toward the environment; and modern humans’ ability to substantially alter the environment. Key concepts addressed include the nature of human population growth, the notion of “limits to growth,” and the difficulty of managing the use of common pool resources.

The course will be taught in person beginning on January 19, 2027; the employment period extends for two weeks following the completion of the spring semester, May 21, 2027. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The rank will be Adjunct Assistant Professor or Instructor depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate (or terminal degree) in an environmentally relevant social science field, including geography, anthropology, sociology, history, political science, or other closely related disciplines. Teaching experience preferred. The salary is $7,000 per course.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any protected characteristic.