Mellon Assistant Professor of Climate and/or Environmental Humanities

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Natural Sciences: Climate StudiesLocationVanderbilt University in Nashville, TNOpen DateSep 12, 2025DeadlineJan 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Climate and Environmental Studies Program at Vanderbilt University is accepting applications for a non-tenure-track Mellon Assistant Professor (three-year term, 2-2 teaching load) whose research engages climate and environmental humanities. We invite candidates working in all historical periods and cultural fields and especially welcome those who work in the arts and/or public humanities.Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. between August 16, 2022 and August 1, 2026. in a climate and/or environmental humanities-related field.To be considered, submit a letter of application, CV, the names of three people who have agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf, a research statement, a writing sample (a dissertation chapter of 25-30 pp.), a teaching statement, a sample syllabus (from an existing or planned course in climate and environmental humanities) and teaching evaluations (1-2 years if available) by January 15, 2026. Applications are only accepted through Interfolio. The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2026. Please contact Teresa Goddu teresa.a.goddu@vanderbilt.edu with questions about the position.