Visiting Assistant Professor Environmental Science

The Department of Environmental Science and Studies at Washington College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) or Lecturer in Environmental Science starting in August 2024. A successful VAP must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related discipline and a successful lecturer must have a M.S. in Environmental Science or related discipline. The successful candidate will contribute to our curriculum through offering two Change Climate lectures and labs in fall 2024 and by offering two upper-level courses with labs in spring 2025. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to rigorous and inclusive, environmental education; the ability to develop innovative courses; and the potential for engaging undergraduate students both within and outside the classroom, including mentoring senior thesis students and contributing to departmental service, where appropriate. Individuals who can bring expertise related to climate change will be given preference.

Visiting Asst Professor: Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline with expertise related to climate change. 

Lecturer: Qualified candidates must have a M.S. in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline with expertise related to climate change. 

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Rebecca Fox, Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Studies (rfox3@washcoll.edu). Applicants must submit all the following application materials: (1) a cover letter indicating the environmental science upper-level courses that could be contributed by the candidate; (2) a CV; (3) a written narrative, not to exceed two pages, that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy and the ways in which the candidate envisions promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching and mentoring; (4) names of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately.  Application materials must be submitted through the college’s employment portal.