Adjunct, Cultural, Environmental and Global Studies

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, invites applications to teach ENV 334, an upper-level Environmental Justice course, for one semester beginning Spring 2027. The position supports Environmental Studies, Global Studies and Sociology & Anthropology majors as part of a semester-based contract.

Earned Masters or PhD in related fields is required. The university emphasizes equal opportunity in employment and education across its diverse community and programs.

Qualifications

• Earned Masters or PhD in a field related to environmental studies, sociology, cultural anthropology, environmental history, or the humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a one semester upper-level course in Environmental Justice (ENV 334) starting Spring 2027 for Environmental Studies, Global Studies and Sociology & Anthropology majors.
• Deliver course content and facilitate discussions aligned with program requirements.
• Assess student work and provide timely feedback to support learning outcomes.

Skills

Environmental studies

Sociology

Cultural anthropology

Environmental history

Education

Master's or PhD

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

CONTRACT TYPE:

Semester based.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach a one semester upper-level course in Environmental Justice(ENV 334) starting Spring 2027, a requirement for all EnvironmentalStudies, Global Studies and Sociology & Anthropologymajors.

Requirements:

• Earned Masters or PhD in a field related to environmentalstudies, sociology, cultural anthropology, environmental history,or the humanities

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.