"Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies"

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Open Date: Feb 18, 2026

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.

The Whitman College Environmental Studies Program invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate would teach two sections of a mixed data and methods course for the major and additional electives in areas of their expertise, for a total course load of five classes per year.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to teach introductory-level GIS, statistics, and a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods within one course. We are looking for a broadly trained candidate who can also offer interdisciplinary courses for the major. Candidates should have familiarity or experience with the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. Preference will be given to those with Ph.D's in the fields of environmental studies, geography, or other natural or social science. Candidates holding MA degrees in those disciplines who also possess college-level teaching experience are welcome to apply.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In their cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/181867. The online application will prompt you to upload the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage.

Review of applications will begin March 18, 2026.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission - Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. New faculty receive a relocation stipend for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation. Benefit offerings and eligibility described reflect current offerings and may be subject to change in accordance with College polices and plan documents.