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Adjunct Assistant Professor or Instructor

Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College · Multnomah County, OR · 6 days ago
EducationFull-time

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for an adjunct position in Environmental Studies within the Department of Earth and Environment to teach one section of ENE117: Environment and Human Values.

About the Role

This introductory course serves as the gateway to the Environmental Studies major and minor and is also taken by students across disciplines. The course explores:

  • Historical and modern attitudes toward nature
  • Human use of natural resources
  • The effects of science and technology on environmental attitudes and practices
  • Human impact on environmental alteration

Key concepts include human population growth, "limits to growth," and the challenges of managing common pool resources.

Responsibilities

  • Teach one in-person section of ENE117 beginning January 19, 2027, through the end of the spring semester (May 21, 2027), with an employment period extending two weeks beyond the semester.

Requirements

  • Possess or be close to completing a doctorate (or terminal degree) in an environmentally relevant social science field, such as geography, anthropology, sociology, history, political science, or a closely related discipline.
  • Teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational community. In your cover letter, describe how you would contribute to valuing diverse cultures, viewpoints, and experiences.

Pay

The salary for this position is $7,000 per course.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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