Two Tenure-Track Positions at St. Olaf College

• Tenure-track position appointed in Environmental Studies → The Environmental Studies Department is seeking an assistant professor with expertise in North American Indigenous Environment Relations whose teaching and scholarship address relationships between one or more North American Native nations and their cultural spaces, places, territories, and/or ecosystems. Review of applications for this position will begin on September 22, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Communications about this position can be addressed to Prof. Anne Gothmann, Search Committee Chair.  
• Joint tenure-track position appointed to the Departments of Race, Ethnic, Gender and Sexuality Studies (REGSS) and Environmental Studies (ES)  → The Departments seek a teacher-scholar of Critical Indigenous Studies focusing on environmental themes and topics and with a demonstrated commitment to environmental justice and in forging relationships with Indigenous communities. Review of applications for this position will begin on October 10, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Communications about this position can be addressed to Prof. Lau Malaver (REGSS) and Prof. Jake Grossman (ES), Search Committee Chairs. 

Candidates with demonstrated experience in or potential to develop teaching and research that engages with public-facing scholarship are particularly encouraged to apply to one or both of these positions by submitting a tailored application. Applications for each position will be reviewed independently. 

Feel free to contact mailto:tt2026envst@stolaf.edu,  with questions about either position, department, or about the College.

Announcement

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR EDITOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY

Review of applications to begin on January 15, 2026.

The American Society for Environmental History and the Forest History Society seek applicants to serve as Editor(s) and a new institutional home for the journal Environmental History for a five-year term beginning July 2026 with a possibility of extension. The successful applicant will serve as Editor(s)-elect for a transition period of 6 to 12 months.

Environmental History (EH) is the journal of record in the field of environmental history with readership and authors from around the world, and is published in cooperation with the University of Chicago Press. The journal addresses issues relating to human interactions with the natural world over time, and includes insights from history, geography, anthropology, the natural sciences, and many other disciplines. In addition to refereed articles, reviews, and a “Gallery” section dedicated to visual materials, it offers a growing range of online resources, which the incoming editor(s) will continue to develop. The position carries a modest stipend, and financial support for travel and other expenses is available. While an individual may serve as sole editor of the journal, the search committee also welcomes applications by more than one editor. In the latter case, the application should state how applicants will share responsibilities. It is expected that in the case of joint editors, both would be affiliated with the same institution.

Qualifications:

•       Recognized expertise in the field;

•       A compelling vision for the future of the journal and the field;

•       Institutional support for the duration of appointment, including release time and clerical assistance as necessary;

•       Managerial, organizational, editorial, and electronic skills to oversee the editorial cycle, meet deadlines, and work with publishing professionals;

•       The ability to attract established and new scholars to publish in the journal;

•       Tact and professionalism in communicating with authors, staff, and readers;

•       Membership in ASEH and FHS (upon investiture as editor(s)).

Major responsibilities: In general, editors are responsible for the intellectual content, quality, and timeliness of the journal issues as well as the overall success of the journal. Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

•       Providing clear direction for the journal and website;

•       Conveying significant developments in the fields of both environmental and forest history;

•       Soliciting high-quality manuscripts from a diverse pool of potential authors;

•       Selecting a sufficient pool of competent peer-reviewers and managing the peer review process of approximately 100 manuscripts per year through an online system;

•       Deciding which manuscripts to publish;

•       Assisting authors in seeing their manuscripts through the publication process, including providing formative feedback to authors whose work is not accepted;

•       Working with a Book Review Editor, Digital Content Editor, Gallery Editor, FHS Staff responsible for the New Scholarship section, and the University of Chicago Press to ensure timely publication;

•       Attending annual meetings of both the ASEH and FHS;

•       Appointing and working with a diverse and active Editorial Board to provide advice and counsel;

•       Working with a Journal Management Group that represents both ASEH and FHS once per year at the annual ASEH meeting and as needed;

•       Representing the journal in outside venues and conferences.

Application Materials: The application package should be no more than 5 pages (not including the CV and statements of support) and include:

•       Cover Letter: Including name, affiliation, and other relevant information, and providing particular evidence pertinent to the position;

•       CV: Highlighting publications and any editorial experience;

•       Vision Statement: Describing challenges and opportunities, future plans for the journal, continued development of online presence, an administrative plan for editing processes, and objective milestones for evaluation;

•       Description of Institutional Resources: While the University of Chicago Press provides some financial support for the editor(s), applicants also must address the feasibility of serving as editor(s) in light of the institutional resources likely to be available:

•         Examples include graduate assistant support, travel or administrative funding, course releases, or other workload reductions.  

•         Preliminary statements of institutional support from the applicant’s Chair and/or Dean are requested. 

Search procedure: The search committee encourages potential editors and institutional homes to contact the chair of the search committee as soon as possible about their interest in the Environmental History journal so that the committee can assist in providing information about the journal and in helping them craft formal proposals. For more information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Lisa Brady, Boise State University, at: lisabrady@boisestate.edu.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026. The search committee may contact candidates for an initial round of Zoom interviews in February and March of 2026. In-person interviews of finalists will take place at the ASEH meeting in Kansas City, MO, March 25-28, 2026 (Zoom interviews may be scheduled if necessary). Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file with the file name “yourlastname_EHeditor.pdf” to This secure Dropbox link.

Two Positions Open at Vanderbilt University

Unit: Climate Studies Position Type: Faculty Location: Nashville, TN URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/173717

Open Date: Sep 13, 2025 Close Date: Jan 15, 2026Description 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.

Applications are only accepted through Interfolio: ( https://apply.interfolio.com/173717 ). The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2026. Please contact Teresa Goddu teresa.a.goddu@vanderbilt.edu with questions about the position. Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 

Unit: Climate Studies Position Type: Faculty Location: Nashville, TN URL: https://apply.interfolio.com/173713

Open Date: Sep 13, 2025 Close Date: Dec 15, 2025 Description Vanderbilt University seeks an Assistant Professor of the Practice in climate and environmental policy. This non-tenure-track position is housed in the interdisciplinary Climate and Environmental Studies program which is part of broader initiatives on climate and environmental sustainability, governance, and policy across the university. We seek candidates with scholarly interests and strong teaching skills from the social sciences, public policy studies, or related fields. Preference will be given to an interdisciplinary social scientist with scholarly engagement in sub-national, national, and/or international dimensions of climate and/or environmental policy – its process and development, societal and environmental eAects, as well as methods of analysis and evaluation (including basic quantitative skills). Special policy-related teaching interests could include, but are not limited to, energy, transportation, the built environment, food systems, pollution and waste, economic development, biodiversity, natural resources, and climate and/or environmental justice. Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in a relevant field in hand by August 1, 2026. Responsibilities for the successful candidate include teaching interdisciplinary courses in climate and environmental policy, methods and practices courses in climate and environmental policy, upper-level topics courses, and immersion projects related to climate and environmental policy. The position carries a 3-2 course load. Other responsibilities include advising, co-curricular programming, and contributing to program leadership. This is a non-tenure-track, three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal pending performance review and curricular need.

Please submit your application by December 15, 2025, with the following materials: a cover letter addressing your scholarly research and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; the names of three people who have agreed to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf; a teaching statement (with a list of courses taught in recent years); teaching evaluations (one to two years, if available); two syllabi (from existing or planned courses in climate and environmental policy or related areas); and a writing sample (article or chapter of a dissertation). Applications are only accepted through Interfolio: ( https://apply.interfolio.com/173713 ). The successful candidate will begin the position in August 2026. Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60 741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Questions may be addressed to Joe Bandy (Associate Professor of the Practice in Climate and Environmental Studies) at joe.bandy@vanderbilt.edu.   

NCPH & AASLH Call for Proposals - 2026 Joint Conference

The National Council on Public History and the American Association for State and Local History have opened the Call for Proposals for our first ever joint conference, which will take place September 16-19, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, and the theme of the conference, "The Work of Revolution," asks us to reflect on the work of revolutions past and the work that lies ahead. We hope you will join us at this critical moment for public historians and all those who “put history to work in the world.”

NCPH is accepting optional topic proposals from people looking to refine proposals or meet co-presenters through October 15: https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/topic-proposal-form/.  Final proposal submissions are due via AASLH’s Submittable platform by December 1: https://aaslh.submittable.com/submit/333312/2026-aaslh-ncph-call-for-proposals. 

Call for Applications: Leo Transcription Grants

We invite applications for the Leo Transcription Grant, which offers up to 100,000 free credits, sufficient to transcribe as many as 200,000 pages of handwritten manuscripts. The grant is open to students, academics, and institutions. The only condition of the award is that grantees publish the images and transcriptions online free of restriction and copyright. Further information and the application form are available here.

Apply for a Job at Texas State University

The Department of History at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of environmental history with a focus on water in human history (regional and period specialization open). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Applied History/Digital Humanities. Active participation in departmental programs, service, and governance will be expected of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to teach survey courses, specialized undergraduate and graduate courses, and to direct theses and participate on graduate committees. In addition to thriving programs in Sustainability Studies and Geography and Environmental Studies, Texas State is the home of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, whose mission is to inspire research, innovation, and leadership that ensures clean, abundant water for humanity and the environment. This position is part of a cluster hire in the History of Science & Technology.

• Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda in environmental history. A PhD in History is required by the time of appointment.

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Applied History/Digital Humanities. Ideal candidates should also demonstrate an active research agenda with a record of scholarship that complements the strengths of the History Department.

The link to the job posting can be found here: 

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53043

ACE Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Fallout of Fallout – Documenting and Contextualizing the Downwinders Experience in rural Nevada and Utah

During this one-year Fellowship program, one Mellon Humanities Fellow    will research, document, contextualize, and interpret the first-hand experiences of area residents who lived through a decade (1951-1962) of above-ground nuclear tests that blanketed the region in radioactive fallout. The project gives voice to communities impacted by this first phase of the Cold War through recording and sharing of oral histories, while also analyzing what influence these events still have on the region decades later. By placing these events in the context of American history, the Fellow’s scholarship will enable the heritage areas to appropriately and accurately interpret the region’s significance in an important chapter of our history.

This opportunity is generously supported by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation through American Conservation Experience (ACE).  

Employer: American Conservation Experience (ACE) 

Location: Eligible for remote/telework flexibility with significant travel for research and interviews in eastern Nevada and southwestern Utah. The Fellow is expected to reside within Great Basin National Heritage Area or Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area or along the I-15 corridor between Salt Lake City, UT and Las Vegas, NV. Cedar City, Utah (cedarcity.org) is the town most central to the study area. 

Term: Position is fully funded through August 31, 2026

Start Date: Late August 2025, exact date negotiable.

Salary & Benefits:

Compensation: Annualized salary $70,304 for Year (40 hours/week for 52-weeks). Paid bi-weekly, a two-week pay period. 

Medical/Health Benefits: ACE offers competitive medical and ancillary plans (health, mental health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and other supplemental benefits). Fellows are also eligible to participate in ACE's 403b retirement plan, which includes a 1% employer contribution for participating, contributing staff.

Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time: As a Fellow, you will be eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of paid vacation time during your year of continuous employment. Additionally, ACE observes 13 paid annual holidays and provides 10 days (or 80 hours) of paid sick time annually.

Additional Benefits: Outdoor Perks - As an ACE Fellow, you will be eligible to receive pro deals which include deep discounts on outdoor gear providing 30 - 50% off retail prices on 100s of established outdoor gear brands.

To Apply: Please submit here.: 1) a cover letter stating interest and vision for the fellowship (letters may include a summary of the dissertation, a statement of personal research interests and plans, discussion of past engagement with public humanities, discussion of willingness to participate fully in NHA research and education programs); 2) comprehensive curriculum vitae; 3) writing sample accessible to the general public; 4) confirmation of Ph.D. award by August 31, 2025; and 5) names and contact information for 3 professional references. 

Deadline to apply: Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis but no later than July 21, 2025.

American Council of Learned Societies Announces 2025-26 Fellowship and Grant Competitions The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce its 2025-26 fellowship and grant competitions. ACLS offers programs that promote research across all fields of the humanities and social sciences. Our application, peer review, and award processes aim to promote inclusive excellence, and we welcome applicants from groups that are underrepresented in the academic humanities and from across the diverse landscape of higher education Learn more  HERE.