Northwestern University - Two Visiting Assistant Professorships, Environmental Policy and Culture Program H-Net Job Guide

• 09/18/2026 Job Institution Northwestern University Institution Type College / University Department Environmental Policy and Culture Program Location Illinois, United States Position Visiting Assistant Professor Two Visiting Assistant Professorships, Environmental Policy and Culture Program The Environmental Policy and Culture Program (EPC) at Northwestern University invites applications for two (2) full-time, three-year visiting assistant professorships, to begin September 1, 2027. EPC is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program with over 100 majors and minors, focusing on social scientific and humanistic approaches to environmental subjects. These positions are open in terms of period and geographic focus, but we are especially interested in interdisciplinary approaches to environmental decision-making and storytelling; policy and governance at local, national, and international scales; environmental economics; and environmental philosophy. We are also interested in professional or applied knowledge and experience in the fields of legal studies, philosophy, economics, and geography. The VAPs will each teach five courses a year, at least three of which should be distinct classes (some classes could be taught twice in the same year). The VAPs will also be encouraged to take part in the life of the program, including attending program events, mentoring students, and other forms of community building. The positions come with access to significant course development funding and we encourage candidates to think creatively about guest speakers, classroom technology, student experiences outside of the classroom, and other course enhancements. Candidates should have received a PhD in a humanities or social science field or have equivalent professional experience by the position start date and have significant experience teaching at the college level. To apply please provide a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching experience, and the names and email addresses of two references using Northwestern's Faculty Recruiting Portal. More information and link to portal can be found on EPC's website: https://epc.northwestern.edu/about/news/2026/visiting-assistant-professor-positions.html In order to receive full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2026 . Questions can be directed to Keith Woodhouse ( keith.woodhouse@northwestern.edu ) Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. We actively seek to encourage individuals from all diverse backgrounds to apply. For more information, please see the University's Policy on Institutional Equity. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. Additional information on the accommodations process is available at northwestern.edu/equal-opportunity-access/accommodation/disability.html . Contact Information Questions can be directed to Keith Woodhouse ( keith.woodhouse@northwestern.edu ) Job URL https://epc.northwestern.edu/about/news/2026/visiting-assistant-professor-posit… Posting Date September 18, 2026 Closing Date March 15, 2027 Disclaimer H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures , reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net .