Assistant Professor of Environment Science
About The Position
Pacific University’s Environmental Studies Department has an opening for a one-year (0.75 FTE) teaching position starting Fall 2026 on the Forest Grove, Oregon campus. The teaching load for this position is 18-credits across the fall, winter, and spring semesters. The faculty contract period is August 24, 2026 – May 17, 2027. The 0.75 FTE position is eligible for tier 1 benefits. Pacific University has a diverse student population and is particularly interested in candidates who can complement existing expertise in the department and contribute, through their teaching and research, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Pacific University is an independent, comprehensive university in Forest Grove, Oregon (about 25 miles west of Portland). The Environmental Studies department is part of the College of Undergraduate Studies, a liberal arts undergraduate college where faculty and staff are committed to an intimate, personalized education. The University also includes a College of Graduate Studies, including programs such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Pharmacy, Dental Science, Professional Psychology, & Optometry. The Department of Environmental Studies currently has 2 full-time faculty members, who work with a number of affiliated faculty in complementary disciplines throughout the college. The department is committed to learning through discovery in the field, the laboratory and the classroom. The program graduates ~12 majors each year, many of whom pursue graduate studies in environmental science or embark on careers with an environmental focus.
Requirements
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- PhD in environmental science, ecology, soil science, or related field
- Teaching experience in both introductory and advanced courses at the college level
Responsibilities
- Teach an introductory environmental science lecture & lab course
- Teach an introductory soils and water course
- Teach an introductory GIS course
- Teach an upper-division course in the successful candidate’s area of specialty
- Contribute, through teaching and research, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
- Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
- Comprehensive dental and vision plans
- Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
- Free mental health appointments
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
- On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
- Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
