February 2025 | Social Sciences Jobs

Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Environmental Studies at Davidson College

Published February 10, 2025

Graduate

The primary teaching responsibility will be our introductory Environmental Social Science course, plus other courses in the professor’s area of expertise.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in interdisciplinary undergraduate education, will possess expertise in an area of environmental social science, and will convey expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or GIS methods through their teaching and scholarship.

The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching a diverse undergraduate population and continuing scholarly activity.

We welcome candidates with doctoral degrees conferred by July 2025 in traditional social science disciplines, interdisciplinary environmental studies programs, public policy schools, or other related programs.

The annual teaching load is five courses, including the introductory Environmental Social Science, existing or newly developed elective courses in the successful candidate’s areas of expertise and interests, and a social science methodology course.

Applications must include:

a concise cover letter with discrete sections describing the candidate’s approach to teaching and a brief overview of research

a curriculum vitae that contains contact information for three references

a statement of the candidate’s potential capacity for excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship in a liberal arts context, as well as how their teaching, research, and mentorship can support Davidson’s institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. The statement should include past experience or training in inclusive pedagogy or practices, how the candidate has implemented inclusive pedagogy in past teaching or mentoring (if applicable), and how the candidate would contribute to an inclusive learning environment at Davidson College.

The initial screening of candidates will be based exclusively on this statement.

Applications completed by 15 March 2025 will receive full consideration.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at Western University

Published February 10, 2025

By Lauren Furey

Graduate

Western University’s Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) located in London, Ontario, Canada invites applications for up to three full-time Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) positions with expertise in Health Geography, Geographic Information Science, and/or Social Science.

A PhD in Geography, Planning, Epidemiology, Sociology, Political Science, Health Sciences or other relevant discipline is required at the time of appointment.

The positions are available effective July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 (but alternate start dates may be negotiated) and will be for an initial period of one year with potential to renew annually for up to 4 more years.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The HEAL is a unique inter-disciplinary research and training environment which develops and connects highly skilled researchers to create, disseminate, and mobilize knowledge for making healthy, thriving communities.

The PDFs will work with a multi-disciplinary team and engage in one or more ongoing HEAL research projects related to child/youth health, transportation and mobility justice, parks and public spaces, and/or child/youth geographies.

An ideal PDF candidate will have:

Demonstrated applied experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods, especially those with a spatial element

Knowledge of community-engaged and/or participatory action research approaches

Excellent written and oral communication in English, with a clear emerging track record of peer-reviewed publications

A passion for research, collaboration, mentorship, and social impact

Experience working with youth and/or historically excluded and underrepresented groups

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and how they address the preferred qualifications, a writing sample, and names and contact details (email and telephone) of three references we may contact.

Please send application and any inquiries to Dr. Jason Gilliland.

If you are interested in this position please reach out to Dr. Don Lafreniere before applying.

Michigan Sea Grant Research Funding

Published February 10, 2025

By Lauren Furey

Graduate

Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) is pleased to announce that new funding is available for projects addressing issues affecting the Great Lakes and Michigan’s coastal areas. These projects should aim to develop information, create tools, and build partnerships that will improve decision-making for particularly challenging coastal issues in the state and to fulfill critical research needs for the Great Lakes and coastal systems.

MISG will support three types of research projects during the 2026-2028 funding cycle: Integrated Assessments, Core Research, and Graduate Student Research Fellowships. Research proposals are selected for funding through a competitive, peer-reviewed process.

Letters of Intent are due by 5pm EST on March 14, 2025. Projects invited to submit full proposals are due May 30, 2025. Any questions can be directed to MSG-RFPinfo@umich.edu.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

Month: February 2025

Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Environmental Studies at Davidson College

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at Western University

Michigan Sea Grant Research Funding