Open Positions
Professor in Sociology and Environmental Studies
Description
The Department of Sociology and the Environmental Studies Program invite applications for an open-rank faculty position in environmental sociology to begin in Fall 2024. While open to all topics within environmental sociology, we are particularly interested in scholars who can contribute to interdisciplinary conversations around the issues of climate change, environmental justice and policy, environment and human health, global environmental issues, biodiversity conservation, food and water sustainability, and environmental entrepreneurship. We will also prioritize candidates whose work within environmental sociology intersects with other areas of specialization within the Department of Sociology’s graduate program. The tenure line is housed in the Sociology Department, and the position entails half-time teaching in Environmental Studies, which is an undergraduate major, and half-time graduate (Ph.D. and M.A.) and undergraduate teaching in the Department of Sociology.
Qualifications
A Sociology Ph.D. completed, or near completion, is required.
Application Instructions
Required documents include a cover letter describing relevant research, teaching accomplishments, and plans; a current CV; two pieces of recent scholarship; and a list of three references who will provide letters of recommendation for applicants who are shortlisted. The screening committee will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2023 and will continue to review them until the position is filled.
Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies
Description
The Environmental Studies Program at Boston College seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for a 2-year term position starting in January 2024, with the possibility of reappointment to a non-renewable third year. The successful candidate will participate in teaching and student advising. The teaching load will be 3:3 including a mix of upper-level discussion-based ENVS seminars, interdisciplinary research methods, and elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, geared toward ENVS majors and minors. The ideal candidate has an interdisciplinary skill set and is adept at analyzing environmental problems through holistic and interconnected approaches that cut across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD in environmental studies or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education by the time of appointment. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level is required.
Additional Information
The Environmental Studies Program aims to empower students to be agents of change for a sustainable society by providing students with an interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the world's environmental challenges from scientific, societal, and cultural points of view and preparing students with a diverse skill set for a wide range of environmentally related careers and/or further graduate study.
Application Instructions
Applicants should apply via . Required documents include a cover letter addressing teaching and research qualifications; a curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for three references. We will start reviewing applications on July 17, 2023 and continue to receive applications until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Tara Pisani Gareau.
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how Ï㽶Ðã supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity.