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Visiting Assistant Professor - Global Environmental History
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Position Number: 4117717
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

JOB TITLE
Visiting Assistant Professor - Global Environmental History

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts Department

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Global Environmental History for the 2023-2024 academic year, beginning in August 2023. We invite scholars working in any region of the world and deploying transregional, international, comparative, and/or global perspectives and methods. We are particularly interested in scholars with a demonstrated records of teaching who can contribute to the department's existing thematic strengths in race and
ethnicity; gender, sexuality, and women's studies; and histories of science, technology, and medicine.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job responsibilities will include:

Teaching 6 courses and 2 capstone inquiry seminars in History and International and Global Studies.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in History is preferred; terminal degree in a relevant field considered.
A track record of successful classroom teaching at the university level.
The ability to work creatively and collaboratively across disciplines with faculty, staff, and students of various experience levels.

As part of your initial application, please submit:

A cover letter that describes your interests, values, and practices as a scholar and teacher
Current CV including academic, teaching, and professional experience
The names and contact information of at least three references. We will ask for letters of reference and a teaching portfolio for short-listed candidates only.

Application review will begin on April 30, 2023 and continue until filled. We anticipate concluding this search by May 15, 2023. The university is not able to offer visa support for this position.

For additional information, please go to https://www.wpi.edu/we-are-wpi/health-andsafety/vaccine-information FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt)

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Visiting-Assistant-Professor---Global-Environmental-History_R0002395

About WPI
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Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.