Assistant Teaching Professor, Environmental Social Sciences

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Applied Environmental Social Sciences, starting August 1, 2027. This teaching-track position emphasizes engaging students in the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of environmental challenges and applying interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.

The successful candidate will teach five undergraduate environmental social science courses per year, contribute to field studies,

Qualifications

• PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science(s), or related social science or interdisciplinary environmental field.
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching in an innovative interdisciplinary environment.
• Independent teaching experience as instructor of record at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of effective student mentorship or potential to mentor undergraduate students.
• Evidence of potential to contribute to an interdisciplinary and collaborative academic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach five undergraduate environmental social science courses per year.
• Contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary and field-based teaching.
• Mentor undergraduate students, including through honors theses, directed readings, and independent research.
• Collaborate with faculty and students across the Department and University.

Skills

Undergrad teaching

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Instructor of record

Education

PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science(s) or related field

Job description

Emory University in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Applied Environmental Social Sciences, starting August 1, 2027. This teaching-track position emphasizes engaging students in the social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of environmental challenges and applying interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.

The successful candidate will teach five undergraduate environmental social science courses per year, contribute to field studies,