Visiting Assistant Professor, Environment & Society

Brown University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for the Environment & Society program for the 2026-2028 academic years. Candidates with expertise in energy, sustainable design, the built environment, or environmental justice are encouraged to apply. The role involves teaching two courses per semester, student advising, and contributing to university service. A PhD in a relevant field is required, and applications must be submitted by December 15, 2025.
Topic Areas: Energy, sustainable design, the built environment, environmental justice

Position Description: The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years with the possibility of renewal. IBES faculty have training across a wide variety of disciplines, from humanities to natural sciences, to social sciences, and public health. While the Visiting Assistant Professor position is open to scholars in any discipline, candidates with expertise in one or more of the following are particularly encouraged to apply: energy, sustainable design, the built environment, and/or environmental justice. The successful candidate will teach two (2) courses per semester and contribute to student advising and university service. Principal criteria for evaluating performance are based on teaching excellence. However, the Visiting Assistant Professor is also expected to make other professional contributions, for example, through the development of advanced pedagogical approaches, community engagement, or research.

Note: For this position, Brown does not sponsor the H-1B visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

PhD in relevant field.

Please submit the following:
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Coverletter
• Three Reference Contacts
• Teaching Statement

Candidates should address in their materials (cover letter or statements) how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.

Applications received by December 15, 2025, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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