New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Environmental Science
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study
The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science whose work intersects with the social sciences and humanities, for instance with economics, anthropology, or literature. Potential candidates' work may focus on the intersections of environment, technology, urbanism, and politics in the Global South; the human impact on ecosystems and the natural world; the ecological impacts of warfare or industry; the influence of nature on social, economic and cultural development; the cultural and political contexts of climate science. This is a one-year appointment beginning on September 1, 2018 that is potentially renewable for another year. The teaching load for this position is four courses per year (two in the fall and two in the spring). In addition, the position involves serving as an adviser for 5-7 students.
Founded in 1972, NYU Gallatin is a liberal arts college of 1,500 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students that are part of New York University. Its innovative B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, top level faculty research, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor. To learn more about the Gallatin School, please visit our website at gallatin.nyu.edu.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college or university level; and a strong record of research and writing. All application materials must be submitted electronically.
To apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/50618
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, a writing sample of 10-20 pages, a brief description of three dream courses (250 words), and three letters of reference.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Gallatin Human Resources at gallatin.hr@nyu.edu.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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To apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/50618 |
Website: | http://apply.interfolio.com/50618 |
Primary Category: | Environmental History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Anthropology Literature Urban History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 06/01/2018 |
Closing Date | 08/30/2018 |