Mellon Assistant Professor of Climate and Environmental Humanities

Job details

• Unit:
  Climate Studies
• Position Type:
  Faculty
• Location:
  
  Nashville, TN
• Open Date:
  Sep 13, 2025
• Close Date:
  Jan 15, 2026

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.

The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2026.

Applications are only accepted through Interfolio:

Please contact Teresa Goddu at teresa.a.goddu with questions about the position.

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