Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Studies

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Studies (Medford, MA). Beginning Sept 1, 2027, the appointment is nine months paid over 12, with initial two-year contract and renewal potential.

Responsibilities include teaching, advising, mentoring, and service; courses may include Introduction to Environmental Studies and environmental communication.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Environmental Studies or related social sciences.
• Strong record in undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to six courses per academic year; first year four courses.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, including independent study/thesis supervision.
• Contribute to program development, experiential learning, and community partnerships.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collab

Mentorship

Outreach

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in Environmental Studies or related social sciences

Job description

The Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University (Medford, MA) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Studies, beginning September 1, 2027. This is a nine-month academic appointment paid over 12 months, with an initial two-year contract and the possibility of renewal thereafter.

We seek an innovative, interdisciplinary, and applied scholar in the social sciences who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship, outreach, and collaboration. We welcome candidates with diverse academic backgrounds and expertise relevant to Environmental Studies, with particular interest in candidates who can contribute to the curriculum in the Sustainability, Policy, and Equity and Environmental Communication tracks of the Environmental Studies major. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration who can create meaningful opportunities for students to engage directly with practitioners, organizations, institutions, and communities. Candidates should be passionate about connecting classroom learning with real-world environmental challenges and professional pathways.

The successful candidate will contribute to the educational mission of the program through undergraduate teaching, advising, mentoring, and departmental and university-wide service. The position carries a teaching load of up to six courses per academic year, with a teaching load equivalent to four courses in the first year and five courses in the second year. Teaching responsibilities may include the program's interdisciplinary gateway course, Introduction to Environmental Studies. Additional teaching may include an environmental communication course, research methods, advanced seminars and supervision of independent studies or theses. Experiential or community-based learning courses are highly valued. We seek a colleague who will be an engaged member of a vibrant, interdisciplinary community and who is eager to contribute to student engagement and community building within and outside of Tufts.

The Environmental Studies Program, established in 1984, is one of the oldest environmental undergraduate programs in the country. Student interest in the program continues to increase and is now one of the largest academic programs at Tufts University. The Environmental Studies Program prepares students to have a deep understanding of the critical issues facing society, essential analytical skills, and the ability to communicate their knowledge to their peers and the general public. We offer two majors and two minors and sponsor a wide range of extracurricular activities, including a weekly lecture series. More information about the program can be found at Go.tufts.edu/ENVS.

Ph.D. in Environmental Studies or a relevant social sciences discipline including, but not limited to, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Public Policy, Geography, Urban Planning, or closely related fields.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, preferably in interdisciplinary learning environments.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: environmental sustainability, environmental communication, environmental policy, or environmental justice.
• Experience and/or demonstrable interest in experiential, project-based, and/or community-engaged learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience contributing to student programming, community building, interdisciplinary initiatives, or other forms of academic and student engagement.

Review of applications will start on Nov 15th. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Questions about the position should be emailed to Environmental Studies Program Administrator Sinet Kroch at [e-mail].