Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty in Environmental Studies or Environmental Humanities for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Public Engagement

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), a Christian liberal arts university, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Studies or Environmental Humanities. This position, based on the candidate's skills and education, will provide leadership and instruction in interdisciplinary environmental studies and geographic information systems (GIS). The role involves developing an interdisciplinary GIS program and potentially teaching other humanities, arts, or social sciences courses. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative educator or artist committed to PLNU's Christian mission and values, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly or artistic activity. The position is located on the Point Loma campus in San Diego, CA, with an appointment beginning August 16, 2027.

Requirements

• Terminal degree with an environmental focus OR terminal degree in another discipline with 4+ years of environmental experience.
• Commitment to Christ and Christian Higher Education.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate or secondary level.
• Demonstrated expertise in GIS with proficiency in ArcGIS Pro software.
• Strong collaboration ability and communication skills.
• Interdisciplinary experience either within academia or within a professional field.
• Commitment to mentoring students, nurturing hands-on academic excellence, and fostering spiritual growth within a Christian university environment.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Environmental Studies or in a related field in the Humanities, Arts, or Social Sciences OR with commensurate professional experience in the Humanities, Arts, or Social Sciences.
• Experience with experiential and place-based learning.
• Open to thoughtful AI engagement in the classroom.
• Past collaborations with local organizations and/or city/state governments.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the university’s B.A. in Environmental Studies program, including liaising with faculty across departments, in the Sustainability Department, and with outside community members.
• Develop and maintain opportunities for place-based and/or experiential learning.
• Teach undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Environmental Studies, Advanced Environmental Studies, Seminar in Environmental Studies, and/or other humanities/arts/social sciences major or general education courses.
• Recruit, mentor, and advise students interested in interdisciplinary environmental studies.
• Develop and teach a range of GIS courses that will serve both the humanities and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors, including Introduction to Geographic Information Systems using ArcGIS Pro software.
• Participate actively in curriculum development, student advising, and programmatic growth across the department.
• Support collaborative work, interdepartmental initiatives, and community outreach events.
• Engage in creative or scholarly work appropriate to the faculty member’s area of specialization and established negotiated scholarship agreement.
• Contribute to departmental and university governance, recruitment, and committee service.
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to inclusive pedagogy, diverse humanities traditions, and the integration of faith and learning in a liberal arts context.
• Collaborate with colleagues across SHAPE, with a focus on collaboration within the Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages (LJWL) majors.
• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty meetings, and service consistent with PLNU’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant/Associate Dean.

Benefits

• health, dental, and retirement benefits
• opportunities to engage with the university community through faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches, and a robust wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree