An Environmental Studies Professor teaches foundational environmental studies ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the environmental studies curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must possess: A Ph.D. in a field of environmental science, earth science, physical geography, or a related field.
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Experience teaching relevant coursework at the college level is required, and experience developing and teaching foundational curricula and/or electives on environmental themes. A broad theoretical and methodological foundation in environmental science, physical geography, land change science, climate science, earth system science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field, with attention to critical perspectives on the historical relationships between environmental transformation and society To be considered, applicants must apply through The University of Chicago Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: apply.interfolio.com/187936 Applicants must upload a CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, Example Syllabi from Previous Courses Taught, and Contact Information for at least 3 references. The review of applications will begin 30 days after the position is open and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The University of Chicago, Division of the Social Sciences is searching for a Part-Time Lecturer in the Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization (CEGU) to teach in the 2027 Winter Quarter. The appointee will teach one section of Global Environmental Change, a CEGU foundations course in environmental science/critical physical geography. The appointee is expected to design their own course syllabus in consultation with CEGU's Director of Undergraduate Studies. The course will be taught on the Hyde Park Campus, twice a week at a day and time that fits both the lecturer's and program's schedule. This is a part time, non-benefits eligible position. The appointment may be renewed depending on funding and programmatic need. The course considers the genealogy of environmental transformations that shape structural inequalities in society and introduces students to the major elements of earth system science and the study of global land-use change, with particular attention to key theoretical paradigms, methodological approaches, and forms of environmental and spatial data. Instructors for this course will have expertise and teaching experience in environmental or earth science, physical geography, or related fields with attention to socio-environmental relationships. Based in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, the Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization (CEGU) is an interdisciplinary platform for critical thinking, advanced research, and innovative pedagogy on the societal and spatial dimensions of climate change, biodiversity loss, and other kinds of environmental transformation. CEGU seeks to investigate and respond to the environmental challenges of our time not only through research and pedagogy on climate change but also by actively centering contemporary planetary environmental emergencies in all aspects of social research and humanistic inquiry. Key fields of research and pedagogy include urban environmental studies and sustainable urbanism; energy histories and geographies; environmental humanities; spatial and environmental media; and environmental policy, design and practice. CEGU houses the undergraduate major and minor, a new MA certificate, and a Ph.D. certificate in Environment, Geography and Urbanization. More about CEGU and the undergraduate major are available at https://cegu.uchicago.edu/undergraduate-studies/ . The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
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Committee on Environtment, Geography, and Urbanization
