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Job description
Tufts University: School of Arts & Sciences: Environmental Studies
Location
Medford, MA
Open Date
Sep 29, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$10,594
Description
The Environmental Studies Program at Tufts University is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach Introduction to Environmental Studies in Spring 2027 . This is an introductory-level class that meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30-5:45pm at the Medford campus. The course is capped at 40 students and is supported by a Teaching Assistant.
Introduction to Environmental Studies is a gateway course in the Environmental Studies Program, introducing students to a broad range of perspectives on environmental issues and their social, cultural, and ecological dimensions. The course uses a case-study approach to explore environmental challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, integrating perspectives from the natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities . The course draws on the work of major Western thinkers alongside Indigenous, global, and emerging environmental thinkers . A syllabus is available upon request, but we encourage applicants to tailor the course around their own strengths in the field.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in relevant field
Teaching experience at the college level
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at . Please submit a cover letter, CV, course evaluations, and contact information for two references. Questions about the position may be directed to Sinet Kroch at . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
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