Assistant Professor of Environmental Science (F0297)
About The Position
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in the Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position (#F0297) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. We seek a broadly-trained environmental scientist who can contribute to our Integrated Environmental Sciences major and minor and our minor in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Faculty in our department address questions from multiple cross-disciplinary perspectives in the natural and social sciences, using quantitative and qualitative approaches. We seek a new colleague that will complement our existing strengths, with preference for expertise in near-surface hydrology or geohydrology. Teaching responsibilities include hydrology, introductory and advanced GIS courses, and upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Opportunities are also available to contribute to general education courses for non-majors and the continued development of our coastal field station on the Northern Neck of Virginia. The successful candidate will be provided with start-up funding, dedicated research space in the Chichester Science Building, and access to numerous resources across campus. Our department is well-equipped with modern instrumentation and facilities, including the GIS Lab, Harvill-Stevens Herbarium, Longwood Greenhouse, and the Microscopy Center (which includes a scanning electron microscope). We also utilize the Environmental Education Center at Lancer Park and the Baliles Center for Environmental Education at Hull Springs (a 660-acre waterfront property near the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay with new research and housing facilities for faculty and students). Longwood's Office of Student Research provides funding to support student-faculty research and travel, and the Center for Faculty Enrichment provides professional development resources and training. The candidate also has the opportunity to contribute courses to Longwood's Brock Experience , study abroad/away programs, and the Cormier Honors College . This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. by time of appointment in August 2026.
- Required commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching, potential to develop a successful research program in an undergraduate setting, and dedication to quality advising of students and supervision of undergraduate research.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with demonstrated college teaching ability and commitment to service preferred.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with diverse populations and perspectives of students, faculty, and staff in support of the university mission is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities include hydrology, introductory and advanced GIS courses, and upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
- Opportunities are also available to contribute to general education courses for non-majors and the continued development of our coastal field station on the Northern Neck of Virginia.
Benefits
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
