Visiting Lecturer in Environmental Studies and Political Science
Wellesley College

Job Info

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Job Posting Title
Visiting Lecturer in Environmental Studies and Political Science

Job Description Summary
Faculty

Job Description
The Political Science and Environmental Studies departments at Wellesley College are seeking an outstanding instructor for a one-year position as a Visiting Lecturer in environmental politics for the academic year 2023-24. We are interested in candidates whose research and teaching focuses on environmental politics outside the United States. The full teaching load is five courses over two semesters. The instructor will teach the core social science course for the Environmental Studies major twice, a cross-listed elective, as well as some comparative politics courses. Candidates with a wide variety of regional specializations will be considered. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing diversity and equity in the college community and curriculum. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, graduate school transcript, teaching materials (for example sample syllabi or teaching evaluations), a sample of your research, and three letters of reference. All materials should be submitted online by visiting our application website at https://www.wellesley.edu/hr/jobseekers. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing candidates on February 22, 2023, but will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. If circumstances do not allow you to submit materials through our online application system, please email us at working@wellesley.edu.

All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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