Part-Time Visiting Position

College of the Holy Cross; United States; On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a visiting part-time faculty position to teach one course in Environmental Law during the fall semester beginning in August 2026. Scheduling of the course meeting days and time is flexible.

The Department emphasizes undergraduate teaching within a liberal arts framework, with a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. Compensation for teaching one course is $8,000 and the college notes no employee benefits for this part-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and inclusive pedagogies.
• A J.D. is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in the practice of environmental law or policy making.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course in Environmental Law during the fall semester beginning in August 2026; scheduling of course meeting days and time is flexible.

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

Summary

The Environmental Studies Department at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a visiting part‑time faculty position to teach one course in Environmental Law during the fall semester beginning in August2026. Scheduling of the course meeting days and time is flexible.

The Environmental Studies Department has a strong core of dedicated faculty and a commitment to liberal arts education, enabling meaningful collaborations among faculty and across courses. There are no employee benefits associated with this part‑time visiting faculty appointment. Compensation for teaching one course in the Fall semester is $8,000. The College will not support H‑1B applications that require the $100,000 employer fee.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching and inclusive pedagogies, informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. A J.D. is preferred. Candidates should also possess relevant professional experience in the practice of environmental law or policy making.

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and interests, graduate transcripts (Ph.D. preferred), and two confidential letters of recommendation.

In your cover letter, address the ways you might contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, please apply by April17,2026. Questions about this search may be directed to Prof. Sarah Luria, Chair, Environmental Studies Department, [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail], or by calling 508‑793‑3391.