Faculty in Environmental Studies/Sciences

Fresno Pacific University•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Fresno Pacific University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Studies or Environmental Sciences, with faculty rank and a 9-month appointment. Appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with a potential endowed chair appointment depending on qualifications. The position is scheduled to start July 1, 2027, and offers an opportunity to help lead the growth and development of the university’s Environmental Science and Environmental Studies programs. The School of Arts and Sciences offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies, as well as Health Sciences programs with pre-professional pathways. Faculty have access to modern teaching and laboratory facilities and a campus near Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and a major agricultural region, supporting field-based learning and research. The department emphasizes undergraduate education, student engagement, mentorship, and collaborative undergraduate research. The faculty member will teach courses in Environmental Science and/or Environmental Studies, along with additional biology or related courses as departmental needs and qualifications permit. The role includes program leadership and development, curriculum work, scholarly activity, and undergraduate research mentorship. The successful candidate will work within an academic context that integrates Christian faith and learning and will support the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University. The work is primarily in classrooms, indoor laboratories, and offices, with frequent computer use and occasional outdoor field activities such as hiking and camping. Teaching may take place online, at the main campus, or at regional campuses; travel for meetings and events may be required. The position requires frequent interaction with students and community members and may involve a fast pace and unscheduled interruptions. The annual salary range is $72,384 to $99,150. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but completion of the terminal degree is required for continued employment.
Demonstrated effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship.
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collegial academic environment.
Ability to engage in dialogue about faith and environmental studies/science while remaining faithful to disciplinary evidence and conversant in a range of Christian faith traditions.
Teaching skills and experience to support an ethnically and culturally diverse student body.
Personal Christian commitment and support for the Christian mission of the university.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and research experience that could qualify the candidate for the AIMS Chair in Science. Responsibilities would include engaging the AIMS Foundation and serving as a university liaison on related projects and programs that advance science education.
Experience or interests aligned with developing science teachers for Central Valley schools and beyond, for a candidate appointed to the AIMS Chair in Science.

Responsibilities

Teach Environmental Science courses such as Ecology and General Biology: Diversity and Ecology, including associated laboratories, and/or Environmental Studies courses such as Environmental Policy, Law, Economics and Justice, based on qualifications and teaching experience.
Lead the continued growth and development of the Environmental Science and Environmental Studies programs, including curriculum development, integration with the university's Wilderness Studies program, initiatives to enhance program visibility, community connections, and prospective-student recruitment.
Teach additional biology and/or related courses consistent with departmental needs, qualifications, and teaching experience.
Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including opportunities to engage and mentor undergraduate students in research.
Serve and inspire students in an academic context that integrates Christian faith and learning.
Support the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea.
Participate in departmental and university meetings, activities, and service.
Perform other duties as assigned.