Department: Dean, Honors College

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Honors College at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure track position of Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025. We seek an exceptional educator and scholar who is passionate about creating transformative educational experiences that inspire and engage students, who thrives in an interdisciplinary environment, and who is committed to shaping engaged citizens and lifelong learners.

We are seeking candidates that bring multiple stakeholder perspectives to one or more of the following fields: environmental and/or health studies, science and technology studies, data analytics, energy transitions. Community-based pedagogies or relevant industry/research experience are welcomed.

A PhD or terminal degree is required; disciplinary background is open. Applicants should demonstrate how they will contribute to the teaching, research, and program development of one or more of the following minors:
• Energy & Sustainability (https://uh.edu/honors/Programs-Minors/honors-minors/Energy-Sustainability/)
• Medicine & Society (https://uh.edu/honors/Programs-Minors/honors-minors/Energy-Sustainability/)
• Data & Society (https://uh.edu/honors/Programs-Minors/honors-minors/data-and-society/)

The responsibilities of the position include 70% teaching, 20% service, and 10% research. The candidate will design and teach small, discussion-based or project-based Honors seminars. Teaching responsibilities include foundational courses in the relevant minor(s) as well as upper-level seminars designed by the candidate, which should embody the Honors College’s commitment to intellectual exploration across disciplinary boundaries.

To apply, please submit a CV, a teaching statement, a writing sample, names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter that addresses your proposed contributions to Energy & Sustainability, Medicine & Society and/or Data & Society, along with your experience and approach to teaching in an interdisciplinary environment. Letters of recommendation will be requested at the interview stage.

Review of applications will begin January 20th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Nick Jacobsen, at nfjacob2@central.uh.edu

The Honors College cultivates a community of agile and innovative thinkers, engaged citizens, and life-long learners. Its 2,500 students come from majors across the University to take intellectually challenging courses (generally taught as small seminars), interdisciplinary minors, and programs that emphasize speaking and writing, encourage critical inquiry in disciplined conversation, and promote active learning and principled leadership. Minors and related activities are open to all students across the university.

UH is the largest public university in Houston and one of the largest in Texas, with 46,700 students enrolled across 17 colleges. UH serves a diverse student body and is designated as a Hispanic, Asian, and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. UH is a leader among Texas universities for social mobility of its graduates and in global outreach by producing more Fulbright Scholars than any other. UH is a Tier-1 research institution that is nationally recognized for its academic and research excellence. Located in the fourth-largest city in the United States and the energy capital of the world, UH is poised for continued growth and success.