Visiting Part Time Faculty Position in Environmental Science
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Studies at the College of the Holy Cross is seeking a visiting part-time faculty member to teach two sections of Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 117) in the Spring semester, beginning January 2027. This course explores major environmental problems through their biological underpinnings, integrating basic and applied topics. Basic topics include ecosystem structure, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, population dynamics, and environmental policy. Applied topics cover human population growth, agriculture, pest control, conservation, biodiversity preservation, energy use, pollution, and climate change. The department is dedicated to supporting and mentoring visiting faculty for their career development. This position has no service or scholarship requirements. The Environmental Studies Department at Holy Cross is an expanding, interdisciplinary unit with faculty expertise across environmental natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in inclusive pedagogies informed by current practice and scholarship in the field.
- Ability to teach Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 117), covering topics such as ecosystem structure, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, population dynamics, environmental policy, human population growth, agriculture, pest control, conservation, biodiversity, energy use, pollution, and climate change.
Nice To Haves
- Faculty spanning the breadth of the environmental natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities (as part of the department's composition).
Responsibilities
- Teach 2 sections of Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 117) during the Spring semester.
- Integrate applied and basic material in course sections.
- Provide support and mentorship to visiting faculty for future career success (as part of the department's commitment).
Benefits
- No employee benefits are associated with this part-time visiting faculty appointment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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