Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies
Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies
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$ 86000 - 90000
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Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor Environmental Studies
School/Department Name: Planning Policy and Environmental Studies
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications experience and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86000-$90000
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSUs excellent benefits package.
Target Start Date: August 2026
Application Deadline: October 30 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)
Position Description
The School of Planning Policy and Environmental Studies at San Jos State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies beginning in August 2026. We welcome applicants from all fields of environmental studies who apply an environmental justice lens to their work including ecology racial ecologies marine/coastal studies natural history wildlife conservation environmental education public/environmental health natural resource analysis environmental economics and environmental law and policy. Successful applicants teaching and research will highlight the ways in which environmental change affects underserved communities. Their teaching load will include courses in the Environmental Studies lower division introductory courses (e.g. ENVS 1 ENVS 10) upper division and graduate level core courses (e.g. ENVS 110 ENVS 200) and the development of a new course in their area of specialization. A record of effective teaching scholarly professional achievements and impactful service is essential for tenure and promotion.
The School of Planning Policy and Environmental Studies is home to nationally recognized and accredited interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs that include four undergraduate and four graduate degrees. Our curriculum equips students with the knowledge skills and networks necessary to create sustainable resilient communities. Anchored in shared values research and partnerships we create innovative yet practical solutions and thought leadership that utilize the San Francisco Bay Area as a unique living lab and address the existential challenges facing human and natural environments. The Environmental Studies programs focus on topics ranging from wildlife conservation to renewable energy. A link to our programs can be found at School of Planning Policy and Environmental Studies in the College of Social Sciences and San Jos State University value inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research teaching and service. We enroll nearly 40000 students many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant addition we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive empowering spaces for mutual learning skill-building and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty staff students alumni and the broader communities we serve.
We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU communityparticularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Inclusive Excellence Statement Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Environmental Studies or a related field by the August 17 2026
- A strong background in quantitative or qualitative research methods
- Evidence of or potential for teaching effectiveness in environmental studies
- Evidence of or potential for a productive research program in environmental studies
- Demonstrated commitment to School College and university service
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study training teaching and other comparable experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary academic assignment responsibilities include teaching lower division upper division and graduate level Environmental Studies courses and if desired the development of a new course in the applicants area of specialization.
- Advising majors and minors supervising undergraduate and graduate student research and projects and engaging in departmental and College of Social Science service. Applicants must be willing to supervise at least two new graduate Master of Science students each year
- Oversee a clearly defined research program that will produce peer-reviewed publications and that seeks external funding to support research and department activities.
- The candidate will participate in shared governance usually in department college and university committees and other service assignments.
- Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity in age abilities cultural background ethnicity religion economic background primary language sexual orientation gender identity and academic preparation through inclusive course materials teaching strategies and advisement.
Other Duties
Note that all San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g. Data Security FERPA Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Title IX Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents departments may specify length of items below (e.g. 2 pages):
- letter of interest
- curriculum vitae
- inclusive excellence statement (dedicated statement or addressed in letter of interest)
- statement of teaching interests/philosophy
- research plans
- three reference letters
Inquiries may be directed to the School Director: Katherine Cushing ().
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
San Jos State University: Silicon Valleys Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley one of the most innovative regions in the world San Jos State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution San Jos State is an essential partner in the technological economic cultural and social development of Silicon Valley the Bay Area and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research world-class scholarship student-centered learning diverse communities and commitment to social justice allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age Ancestry Caste Color Disability Ethnicity Gender Gender Expression Gender Identity Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Military Status Nationality Race Religion Religious Creed Sex Sexual Orientation Sex Stereotype and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jos State University students faculty and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jos State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at or by email at
Employment Type
Full Time
