NTT- Assistant Teaching Professor (AY)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Assistant Teaching Professor to deliver engaging interdisciplinary environmental education. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses in Environmental Policy and related subjects, fostering innovative learning experiences, and managing multiple classes effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position offers opportunities to develop new curricula and engage in experiential learning, contributing to a vibrant academic community that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Summer Stipends for Course Development

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required; ABD candidates with teaching experience considered.
• Expertise in Environmental Policy and ability to manage multiple courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester, including Introduction to EPIB.
• Develop and propose new classes and redesign existing courses.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Interdisciplinary Environmental Education

Course Planning and Management

Expertise in Environmental Policy

Education

PhD in Social or Behavioral Science

ABD Candidates Considered

Job description

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Review of applications will begin April 1, 2025. Applications require a CV, cover letter describing teaching interests, experience and philosophy, and Diversity equity and inclusion statement (for details see here). References only required upon request.

Rutgers and SEBS are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.rutgers.edu). We support inclusive learning environments that encourage learning from different perspectives and experiences. One of our key goals is to align representation of our faculty to more closely resemble that of our state and student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in sciences including Black, Latine, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scholars.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: NTT- Assistant Teaching Professor (AY)

Department: SEBS - Human Ecology

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

Benefits: Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: The successful candidate must have a PhD in a social or behavioral science discipline, such as anthropology, geography, psychology, sociology, political science, planning and/or public policy. Exceptional ABD candidates with significant teaching experience will also be considered if the dissertation is completed before the start of the position. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise with respect to topics central to the Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior (EPIB) program and prior experience teaching undergraduate students. As the candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester, the ability to plan and manage multiple courses in a single semester is critical.

We are looking for a colleague with a dedication to bringing students pedagogically grounded, innovative, and engaging educational opportunities through interdisciplinary environmental education. The candidate would teach Introduction to EPIB (fall and spring) with one section in person and one section asynchronous remote online. Depending on expertise and interest, the candidate could teach additional classes like Environmental Justice, U.S. Environmental Policy, Health and Culture, and/or Water and Society. Summer stipends to develop and propose new classes, redesign online and in-person classes, and help develop experiential learning opportunities may be available.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.