Part-Time Adjunct Instructor of Environmental Studies

Soka University of America • Aliso Viejo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Studies Concentration at Soka University of America (SUA) invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Environmental Studies beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be an environmental scientist with relevant teaching or disciplinary experience to teach courses such as Climate Change (EOS 402), Water Resources (EOS 322), and/or Sustainable Agriculture (EOS 280). These are interdisciplinary courses that link science and policy. Qualified candidates are expected to hold a PhD. in a relevant environmental field and have demonstrated success teaching related courses at the college or university level. Evidence of scholarly work and a demonstrated ability to inspire and attract Liberal Arts students to environmental courses will be highly valued. Candidates should demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and experiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university’s mission to develop global citizens. Having the ability and willingness to work collegially is essential, as is an understanding of our interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. Soka University of America: Soka University of America (SUA), located in Aliso Viejo, California, is a private, non-sectarian liberal arts college founded on the values of peace, human rights, and the sanctity of life. It offers a unique and global Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree with five Concentrations, and has a commitment to fostering a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding. SUA's small and multinational student body, approximately 450 undergraduates, ensures personalized attention and a close-knit academic community. The university's curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts tradition and incorporates a strong international perspective, requiring students to study abroad for a semester. Faculty members at SUA have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a strong commitment to faculty development and academic freedom. The campus is known for its beautiful architecture, serene environment, and a culture that values dialogue, diversity, and the holistic development of its students. Soka University is committed to a dynamic teaching pedagogy that prioritizes active learning through experiential projects, group discussions, and real-world applications. We place a strong emphasis on inclusive pedagogy, fostering a classroom environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel acknowledged, respected, and empowered. Our instructional approach aims to not only disseminate knowledge but also to cultivate critical thinkers and compassionate leaders.

Requirements

• PhD. in a relevant environmental field.
• Demonstrated success teaching related courses at the college or university level.
• Ability and willingness to work collegially.
• Understanding of an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant teaching or disciplinary experience.
• Evidence of scholarly work.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and attract Liberal Arts students to environmental courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as Climate Change (EOS 402), Water Resources (EOS 322), and/or Sustainable Agriculture (EOS 280).
• Inspire and attract Liberal Arts students to environmental courses.
• Demonstrate responsiveness toward and understanding of diverse student backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the university’s mission to develop global citizens.
• Work collegially within an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum.
• Engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research.
• Prioritize active learning through experiential projects, group discussions, and real-world applications.
• Foster a classroom environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel acknowledged, respected, and empowered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree