PhD Sustainability - Professor (SELS) Talent Pool

Seneca • Ontario, CA

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About The Position

At Seneca Polytechnic, our School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology prepares students for impactful careers that protect lives and safeguard communities. Through advanced fire safety design, code compliance, and hands-on learning, our programs equip learners to enter a field where their expertise truly matters.
Help us prepare students for meaningful careers by teaching in our programs.
Support Student Learning in Sustainability
You have dedicated your professional or academic career to understanding environmental systems, global sustainability challenges, and the pathways to a more equitable future. Now, bring that expertise into the classroom and help students become knowledgeable, engaged, and environmentally responsible global citizens.
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in areas such as:
Environmental sustainability
Climate change and adaptation
Sustainable development or policy
Systems thinking, ecological literacy, and environmental justice
Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?
Join our PhD Sustainability Talent Pool and be considered for part-time teaching opportunities
Ideal candidates often bring a combination of the following qualifications and experiences:
PhD in Sustainability or a closely related field. We also welcome applicants with a Master’s degree and demonstrated expertise in sustainability.
Post-secondary level teaching experience.
Strong knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Professional experience in sustainability-related areas, such as climate change, environmental policy, ecological systems, global sustainability, or related disciplines.
We welcome applications for part-time teaching opportunities. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs. Contract faculty typically teach up to 6 hours per week, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm.
To help us align your application with the right opportunity, please include your availability when applying.

Requirements

• PhD in Sustainability or a closely related field. We also welcome applicants with a Master’s degree and demonstrated expertise in sustainability.
• Post-secondary level teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Professional experience in sustainability-related areas, such as climate change, environmental policy, ecological systems, global sustainability, or related disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree