Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor of Environmental and Sustainability Studies

The College of Charleston is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies for a one-year position starting August 2026. Candidates should have a graduate degree in social sciences, with a Ph.D. preferred, and expertise in environmental economics and policy. The role involves teaching four courses per semester. Applications are encouraged before January 30, 2026, but will remain open until filled.
Position Type: Visiting

School/Area
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department: Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Position Description

The Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor position to begin in August 2026. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a graduate degree in a social sciences discipline by August 16, 2026, with a Ph.D. preferred. We are most interested in attracting an interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in environmental economics and environmental policy and/or environmental law and a strong commitment to student-centered teaching. Experience teaching interdisciplinary courses is preferred. The successful candidate will teach four course sections per semester. Courses include a 200-level introductory course in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and a masters-level course in Environmental Economics. Additional courses will be assigned based on the candidate's expertise, with opportunities to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Environmental and Sustainability Studies as well as courses in our Honors College and First-Year Experience Program.

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation's top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. Its beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three reference providers. Candidates are also encouraged to submit a sample syllabus. The search committee will request recommendation letters and official transcripts for selected applicants at a later date. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Barbara Beckingham, Chair of the Search Committee, at beckinghamba@cofc.edu. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin in January and preference given to applications received prior to 1/30/2026, but the position will remain open until filled.

Closing Date: 02/02/2026

Open Until Filled?
Yes

Posting Number: F2016485P

EEO Statement

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Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17416