Visiting Asst. Professor, Environmental Sci.
About The Position
Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah, invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with expertise in GIS and climate science. This position begins in fall of 2026, and the person will be a member of the Environmental Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The ideal 24-credit teaching assignment will include an introductory course in Environmental Science , “Climate Science & Solutions,” “Introduction to GIS,” an upper division course in the person’s area of expertise. The person will also team-teach the interdisciplinary environmental studies course and the senior capstone course alongside current Environmental Studies faculty. We seek an excellent educator with demonstrated ability to facilitate active student engagement with experience or interest in team teaching, interdisciplinary learning, community engagement, field experiences, or other innovative learning designs. The Environmental Studies program at Westminster University is an interdisciplinary program with concentrations in Society & Culture, and Environmental Sciences. We maintain a commitment to student learning outside of the classroom, and many of our courses include field components or opportunities for activism and service learning in the region. Students are engaged in research, community action, and creative activities around the Salt Lake City area and across Utah. Student learning is enhanced by robust co-curricular programming through the Outdoor Program, the Dumke Center for Civic Engagement and ongoing collaborations with community partners such as Wasatch Community Gardens, Seven Canyons Trust, and HEAL Utah. Environmental Studies alumni are educators, activists, scholars, and entrepreneurs. We seek candidates who demonstrate skills, experience, and potential to facilitate the learning of all students, including those historically underrepresented in higher education (such as students of color, LGBT students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and more). The Environmental Studies Program is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our student body and our discipline by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Requirements
- PhD candidate in a field related to Environmental Science with expected completion no later than August 2027.
- Demonstrated experience teaching GIS and other Environmental Science topics with pedagogical practices that generate active and engaged learning.
- Demonstrated ability to think and teach across disciplines and fields of study
Nice To Haves
- PhD in a field related to Environmental Science with expected completion no later than August 2026.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching as the instructor of record for multiple courses with the ability to employ pedagogical practices that generate active and engaged learning.
- Experience with team teaching, community engagement, field experiences, other innovative learning designs, and mentoring undergraduate research.
- Demonstrated skill in and commitment to supporting students from structurally marginalized communities in higher education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
