Cornell University

Ithaca, NY, USA

Visiting Assistant Professor, Environmental Ethics

Deadline: 03/01/22

Department(s): Anthropology

Type of Appointment : Term Contract

Job Description: Visiting Assistant Professor in Science & Technology Studies-2022-2023 Academic Year

The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2022-2023 academic year. The successful candidate will teach three courses over the course of the academic year. In the Fall semester, the successful candidate would teach an upper-level Senior Seminar course in the area of their choosing within the subject area of Biology & Society. In the Spring semester, the successful candidate would teach a lecture course “Ethics and the Environment” (STS/BSOC 2061), which explores economic, epistemological, political, and social issues connected to the environment. The second course taught would be another Senior Seminar within the subject area of Biology & Society.

A PhD degree is required in Science & Technology Studies or a closely related field such as anthropology; history; or sociology of the environment, medicine, science, or technology. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated teaching ability.

Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21083. Please submit a cover letter describing your research and outlining your teaching interests, a diversity statement, a curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and the names of three references that speak to your teaching ability. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2022; applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, please contact the Department Chair, Prof. Suman Seth, at sts-chair@cornell.edu. Information about our undergraduate majors is available here: https://sts.cornell.edu/bio-society and here: https://sts.cornell.edu/sts-major

Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and members of under-represented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Area(s) of Specialization Desired: Environmental Ethics

Position Start Date: 7/1/22

Interfolio Letters: Yes

Teaching Load: 2-1

Expected Service Responsibilities: Participation in departmental activities