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Community Engaged Research Assistant

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The West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities (CRC) is recruiting 4 graduate students (MA/PhD) to begin in Summer 2025.

These positions (funded up to 4 years) will focus on the development of innovative approaches to community-engaged participatory research and promoting educational processes for building more just, equitable, and vibrant communities in Appalachia, the US South and other rural regions of the US.

Applicants are expected to contribute to the CRC’s ongoing areas of research in alternative/community economies, environmental justice, climate action, and food system transformation. 

Experience in social action or efforts to promote community wellbeing or social, economic and environmental justice in rural areas is also highly desired. 

Applicants should please send in one PDF a curriculum vitae and 1-3 samples of writing and/or other evidence of your experience in research or social action to Dr. Bradley Wilson, Executive Director – brwilson@mail.wvu.edu by January 15, 2025 @ 5pm for full consideration. After initial screening, finalists for the position will be asked to interview via Zoom.

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

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position at Cal Poly Humboldt in Interdisciplinary Environmental Justice

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Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Environmental Studies invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Interdisciplinary Environmental Justice. The preferred candidate views environmental questions through lenses of racial and/or social and environmental justice, has expertise in theories and practices of social change, and experience with public, community-based, or activist learning and pedagogy. The successful candidate would also be willing to participate in department-level leadership activities as they become available. Rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. 

An ideal candidate would love teaching and also be interested to step into a leadership position, at some point possibly leading the master’s in Environment and Community program. Research interests that are scholar-activist, decolonial, energy or design justice, and food/farming practices would be strong, but an emphasis on integrating that research in teaching and/or bringing students into that research would be essential. 

 Application consideration will begin on December 5, 2024.

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Assistant or Associate Professor Position in Environmental Studies

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Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for a six-year renewable teaching track position in Environmental Studies, to begin August 1, 2025. IWU seeks to hire a candidate to teach Environmental Studies from a social science perspective, with expertise in a field such as environmental policy, international studies, urban studies/policy, sustainability, or any related field.

The successful applicant will also have duties advising students, supporting student internships, and fostering community engagement that can reduce course load.

Interested applicants should submit:

  • a single PDF file containing a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position, 
  • curriculum vitae, 
  • a teaching philosophy, 
  • a copy of all academic transcripts, and the names and 
  • the contact information of three professional references. 

Applicants should also submit a separate document describing how their research, teaching, and/or service has provided preparation for contributing to IWU’s commitment to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other matters of historical marginalization. All materials should be submitted to Amy Aldeman, aaldeman@iwu.edu, with the subject heading “Faculty position in Environmental Studies.” Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024. Questions regarding the position can be directed to W. Aaron Wilson (Director, Environmental Studies Program) at wshoults@iwu.edu.

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Research and Policy Associate Position

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The Rachel Carson Council is hiring a Research and Policy Associate who is an aspiring, creative, committed and flexible environmental leader at the beginning of their career. The candidate should be willing to help expand and innovate at a small, but growing organization.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in marine or environmental studies, science, history, or political science, or combined with other majors, minors or concentrations in helpful fields such as African American or Women’s Studies, English, journalism, creative writing, public policy is required. 

Responsibilities:

  • Track proceedings in the House and Senate to help inform RCC’s priorities in the policy agenda; attend legislative hearings, write memos, and send weekly updates to RCC staff regarding relevant issues.
  • Write and publish reports, articles, Op-Eds, policy briefs and papers for the RCC on its issues to include placement in other media outlets, journals, magazines, etc.
  • Speak publicly for the organization through lectures, workshops, rallies, and in the media.
  • Participate in and present to the RCC Campus Network, at RCC conferences, advocacy days, and trainings for RCC Fellows, etc. Work closely under the RCC Director of Policy and Programs to execute events, research, writing, and more.
  • Carry out additional tasks as needed and directed by the President & CEO within RCC’s mission.

Pay is $50,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

The deadline for application is January 31, 2024, or until filled.

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