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Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability

Employer
Shenandoah University
Location
1460 University Drive, Winchester, Virginia

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability 
Job Location1460 University Drive, Winchester, Virginia
Tracking Code2442-306
The Department of Human and Environmental Health and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Shenandoah University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our faculty as an assistant professor in our environmental sustainability studies and conservation science and management programs (B.A. in Environmental Sustainability Studies; B.S. in Conservation Science and Management; minor in Environmental Studies) located on our main campus in Winchester, VA. Courses may include lectures, labs, and seminars that cover topics in environmental science and studies, environmental geology, geography, and geographic information systems.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about environmental problems and solutions, committed to community engagement, student success, and ready to provide hands-on, immersive learning experiences for all students. We are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to collaborate across disciplines to develop upper division courses and undergraduate learning and research opportunities within the broad field of environmental science, studies, and sustainability. Examples include, but are not limited to: alternative energies, environmental justice, environmental psychology, sustainable development and planning, environmental/natural engineering and technology, waste management, environmental advocacy, climate law and policy. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.


Required Skills
  • A doctoral degree in environmental science, studies, sustainability or a closely related terminal degree by the start of the Fall 2025 semester.
  • Demonstrates excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly and professional activities, and experience teaching undergraduate courses.

Required ExperienceHow to Apply:

The complete application will include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.


Salary TypeNot Applicable

Organization

We are Shenandoah


Some places radiate special qualities — Shenandoah is one. At Shenandoah lives are illuminated by a love of learning, collaboration, service and a deep, shared history. Its name and location evoke images of legends, natural beauty, exploration, and timelessness. Shenandoah University embraces and reflects its storied valley home, educating students as radiant and warm as mythical lights inspiring Shenandoah’s meaning: “the sons and daughters of the stars.”

This green, fertile, and enchanting land has attracted people for thousands of years, inspiring stories, songs, and lives marked by joy, scholarship, accomplishment, and delight. That legacy remains vibrant to this day, as the leader of the future call upon the rich echoes of the past for inspiration.

We are all part of this timeless story. We are Shenandoah.

 

Mission & Vision Statements

Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.

Shenandoah University will be nationally recognized for forward thinking programs that produce competitive and purposeful graduates.

 

Shenandoah's History

Dayton, Virginia was Shenandoah’s home for 85 years. In 1875, the university was founded there as Shenandoah High School. Over the next 85 years, the institution changed names six times but always kept “Shenandoah” as part of its name. In 1946, the school nearly closed due to financial concerns. Rather than closing the school, university president Dr. Forrest S. Racey oversaw the move to Winchester. The last classes in Dayton began in the fall of 1959 with an enrollment of 159 students. Shenandoah opened its doors in Winchester in September 1960.

 

In Winchester, the school began to thrive and, in 1991, became Shenandoah University. 

 

The Shenandoah of Today

 

The university now spans 5 locations: 

Shenandoah offers over 150 academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students across seven schools:

Join a university community that brings high energy to learning and activities on and off campus. With 21 men’s and women’s athletics teams and more than 90 clubs and organizations, jump into life on a vibrant campus. Countless international programs expose our students, staff, and faculty to the world and teach them to become global citizens. 

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