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25-26 Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Illinois Wesleyan University, Visiting Assistant Professor Environmental Studies

Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies. IWU seeks to hire a candidate to teach Environmental Studies from a social science perspective, with expertise in a field such as environmental policy, international studies, urban studies/policy, sustainability, or any related field. Candidates with experience in GIS will be given additional consideration, but this is not a requirement for a successful application. Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions.

A selective, nationally ranked, undergraduate, liberal arts college in the Bloomington-Normal metro area, IWU currently serves approximately 1600 students. A successful applicant can expect to instruct 8 small classes of 15 to 35 students in a variety of topics, including 2 sections of Environment and Society and 1 section of Environmental Communication in the fall semester. More information about the Environmental Studies program at IWU and our students can be found here: https://www.iwu.edu/environmental-studies/.

This teaching position is a full time, nine month, on-campus, benefits-eligible position. Benefits include a health care plan, a retirement plan, considerable time off, and access to tuition programs for employees and dependents. The position salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$60,000.00 as well as access to a full benefits package.  An overview of IWU benefits is viewable. 

Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file containing:

  • a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position
  • curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy
  • a copy of all academic transcripts
  • and the names and contact information of three professional references.
  • Applicants should also submit a separate document describing how their research, teaching, and/or service has provided preparation for contributing to IWU's commitment to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other matters of historical marginalization.

All materials and questions should be submitted to W. Aaron Wilson (Director, Environmental Studies Program), wshoults@iwu.edu, with the subject heading “Faculty position in Environmental Studies.” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed here.