NTT- Assistant Teaching Professor

Posting Summary Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Department of Human Ecology is seeking applicants for an AY non-tenure track (NTT) position of Assistant Teaching Professor. This position will have a 100% teaching appointment and will thus be expected to teach six courses per year, or equivalent. This position will teach essential courses in the curriculum of the Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior major and minor, including the gateway introductory course that is required of all majors and minors.Review of applications will begin April 1, 2025. Applications require a CV, cover letter describing teaching interests, experience and philosophy, and Diversity equity and inclusion statement (for details see here). References only required upon request. Rutgers and SEBS are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (). We support inclusive learning environments that encourage learning from different perspectives and experiences. One of our key goals is to align representation of our faculty to more closely resemble that of our state and student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in sciences including Black, Latine, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scholars. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0235 Posting Open Date 03/14/2025 Posting Close Date 01/05/2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience The successful candidate must have a PhD in a social or behavioral science discipline, such as anthropology, geography, psychology, sociology, political science, planning and/or public policy. Exceptional ABD candidates with significant teaching experience will also be considered if the dissertation is completed before start of the position. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise with respect to topics central to the Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior (EPIB) program and prior experience teaching undergraduate students. As the candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester, the ability to plan and manage multiple courses in a single semester is critical. We are looking for a colleague with a dedication to bringing students pedagogically grounded, innovative, and engaging educational opportunities through interdisciplinary environmental education. The candidate would teach Introduction to EPIB (fall and spring) with one section in person and one section asynchronous remote online. Depending on expertise and interest, the candidate could teach additional classes like Environmental Justice, , Health and Culture, and/or Water and Society. Summer stipends to develop and propose new classes, redesign online and in-person classes, and help develop experiential learning opportunities may be available. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement