Part-time Lecturer: Introduction to Environmental Studies

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to teach Introduction to Environmental Studies in the Spring 2027 term. The course is held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45pm at the Medford campus and is capped at 40 students, with a Teaching Assistant supporting the class.

The course uses a case-study approach, integrating natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities, and invites scholars to tailor the content to their strengths in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Environmental Studies in Spring 2027.
• Meet Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm on the Medford campus.
• Contribute to course planning and assessment with TA support.

Job description

The Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach Introduction to Environmental Studies in Spring 2027. This is an introductory-level class that meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30-5:45pm at the Medford campus. The course is capped at 40 students and is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

Introduction to Environmental Studies is a gateway course in the Environmental Studies Program, introducing students to a broad range of perspectives on environmental issues and their social, cultural, and ecological dimensions. The course uses a case-study approach to explore environmental challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, integrating perspectives from the natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities. The course draws on the work of major Western thinkers alongside Indigenous, global, and emerging environmental thinkers. A syllabus is available upon request, but we encourage applicants to tailor the course around their own strengths in the field.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally.

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