Assistant Professor, Environmental Science (Tenure Eligible)

McLennan Community College • Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Environmental Science instructs assigned Environmental Science courses. Faculty are expected to teach assigned courses in face-to-face and non-traditional formats, which may include evening, weekend, dual-credit, blended, and online courses. Other duties include maintaining office hours, participating in professional development, serving on college committees, and collaborating across departments to develop students’ communication, computation, and critical-thinking skills. This position reports to the Division Chair of Math & Sciences. The position is security-sensitive, and an appropriate background investigation will be conducted for applicants under strong consideration. The position is open until filled, with a start date in Fall 2027. Finalists may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration. Required application materials are an online employment application, resume, cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and copies of college transcripts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of discipline subject matter and laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development.
• Knowledge of current trends in teaching and learning theory as applied to environmental science.
• Knowledge of ADA standards as applied to instruction.
• Skill in using technology to support classroom instruction.
• Skill in developing and instructing courses online.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate in college committees.
• Ability to work across departments to develop student communication, computation, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to promote and support related extracurricular activities.
• Ability to provide caring, high-quality service and communicate with professionalism and empathy.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of postsecondary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching environmental science, geology, geoscience, or closely related topics.
• Experience developing and teaching online classes.
• Experience teaching dual-credit students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned Environmental Science courses, including courses in face-to-face and non-traditional formats such as evening, weekend, dual-credit, blended, and online.
• Maintain office hours.
• Participate in professional development.
• Serve on college committees.
• Work across departments to develop students’ communication, computation, and critical-thinking skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty and staff in the science department.
• Promote and support related extracurricular activities.
• Provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level