Mellon Assistant Professor of Climate and/or Environmental Humanities

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Natural Sciences: Climate Studies

Location

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN

Open Date

Sep 12, 2025

Deadline

Jan 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 with questions about the position.