Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Humanities Wake Forest University’s Program in Interdisciplinary Humanities is seeking applications for one tenure- track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in July 2023. Compelling applicants will have a commitment to interdisciplinary, experiential, and place-based learning and a record of teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. We seek scholars who share our dedication to cultivating a positive, inclusive culture of belonging among faculty, staff, and students, including international and first-generation students and those who identify as members of historically marginalized communities. We welcome candidates committed to engaged and collaborative scholarship in such areas as environmental humanities and geohumanities, environmental and social justice, community leadership and empowerment, food systems, food security, sustainability and social change, and public health. A Ph.D. in a Humanities discipline is required, along with an advanced degree, concentration, or graduate research in related disciplines (e.g., geography, anthropology, ecology). The teaching load for this position will be 2-2-2-3 over a two-year period.

The Program in Humanities currently has five tenured faculty, one postdoctoral fellow, and one teacher- scholar postdoc. More information about the Interdisciplinary Humanities Program is available at https://humanities.wfu.edu.

We recognize that making positive social and environmental change means creating and sustaining partnerships and collaborations, and we are looking for candidates who strengthen and broaden our commitments to just societies and just environmental futures by innovating spaces where students learn both the theory and practice of collaborative and inclusive problem-solving. We seek candidates with an engaged humanities approach that includes a vision for experiential learning and knowledge co- production in the campus, Winston Salem, and/or global communities. This approach should encompass the many resources of the Piedmont area, including local and regional organizations and government agencies. We are eager to recruit candidates whose approach supports effective and equitable engagement with policy, practitioner, and local communities.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top 30 national universities. With 5,200 undergraduates and 3,200 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “pro humanitate.” For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.

How to apply:

The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file, which includes all of the following: (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references; (3) a teaching statement including a plan to establish an inclusive learning environment in the liberal arts context; (4) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits; and (5) copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies only required upon employment). References will be contacted only for short-listed candidates, with their prior approval. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to guarantee full consideration they should be received by November 15, 2022. Applicants should apply on-line by visiting https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/.

If access to the internet is an issue, a hard copy of the application can be submitted to Dr. David Phillips, Wake Forest University, Program in Interdisciplinary Humanities, P.O. Box 7777, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the faculty position or program should be directed to Dr. David Phillips, Search Chair (phillips@wfu.edu).

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.