Tenure Track Hire in Environmental Studies

Roanoke College • Salem, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Roanoke College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies in the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability, starting in August 2027. The college seeks an interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in environmental sciences and an emphasis on applying physical science to understand and address environmental challenges at Earth's surface. Relevant areas include hydrology and watershed science, environmental geology, environmental chemistry, Earth systems science, physical geography, climate science and Earth-atmosphere systems, or related fields.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level environmental science courses, with the likely load of four courses per semester, as well as general education courses. Teaching may include undergraduate and graduate courses and dual-enrollment students. The faculty member will develop high-quality courses, use inclusive and engaging pedagogy, assess student learning, provide timely feedback, maintain records, and hold regular office hours. Preference is given to candidates who can teach GIS or spatial analysis.

The role includes mentoring undergraduate students, maintaining an active scholarly, creative, or professional program, sharing work through appropriate venues, and participating in professional development. Faculty also contribute to governance, service, curriculum development, program assessment, meetings, and academic events. This hire is part of a cluster of tenure-track positions intended to foster meaningful transdisciplinary collaboration across programs in the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability. Applicants should describe in their cover letter at least one specific opportunity for collaboration across two or more Roanoke College programs.

A Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a closely related field is preferred; a master's degree or higher with relevant professional experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate effective teaching or potential for it, and tenure-track faculty are expected to show potential for scholarly or creative activity. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• A master's degree or higher with relevant professional experience is required.
• For tenure-track faculty, a terminal degree in the discipline or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly or creative activity.
• Ability to teach introductory and upper-level environmental science courses.
• Strong interest in teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses in a liberal arts setting, including courses with dual-enrollment students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary program.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues on pedagogical innovations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach GIS or spatial analysis courses.
• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Demonstrated interest in experiential and active learning approaches.
• Research or practitioner experience incorporating community engagement.
• College-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and inclusive teaching practices.
• Interest in advising and mentoring students and contributing to a campus community.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard full-time course load, likely four courses per semester, including introductory environmental science, upper-level courses in the area of specialty, and general education courses.
• Develop and deliver high-quality courses in areas of expertise.
• Use inclusive, effective, engaging, and current pedagogical practices.
• Assess student learning fairly and provide timely feedback.
• Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA and college regulations, submitting them by established deadlines.
• Hold regular office hours to support students.
• Mentor undergraduate students and contribute to student advising and mentorship.
• Maintain an active scholarly, creative, or professional program appropriate to the discipline and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Remain intellectually engaged and current in the field, and share scholarly and creative work through appropriate venues.
• Participate in professional development to enhance teaching, curriculum development, and scholarship.
• Participate in faculty governance, committees, program, School, and College-wide service.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Attend program, School, and College-wide meetings and academic events, including Convocation and Commencement.
• Cultivate meaningful interdisciplinary collaborations through teaching, scholarship, and service.

What This Job Offers

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