Part Time Faculty in Environmental Science & Sustainability

St. Marys University of San Antonio a private Catholic and Marianist university invites applications for a part-time instructor (term) position in the Department of Environmental Science & Sustainability beginning January 2027. We are seeking a professional with experience working in the discipline of environmental policy and regulation to teach a 3-semester hour class titled ES 3320 - Environmental Policy and Regulation. The course is required for all Environmental Science majors and will be offered during the Spring 2027 semester.

Qualifications:

• MS in Environmental Science with experience working with Environmental Assessment and regulatory compliance or JD with experience working with Environmental Laws
• Experience teaching undergraduates at the university level preferred

Responsibilities:

• Teach one evening section of an Environmental Policy and Regulation course
• Contribute to the Universitys Marianist educational mission ( the Department

  The Department of Environmental Science & Sustainability ( employs 3 full-time faculty and two adjunct faculty. Faculty teach courses for undergraduate majors as well as other undergraduate students at the university. Class sizes in the department are small with an average student-faculty ratio of 16:1. The department is active in undergraduate research and strives to provide students with a multidisciplinary education. Faculty are invested in positively impacting students lives through strong mentorship exemplary teaching and commitment to community and industry engagement.

  About the University

  St. Marys University as a Catholic Marianist University fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community integrated liberal arts and professional education and academic excellence: St. Marys is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Marys enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the Universitys Marianist educational mission.

  About San Antonio

  San Antonio the 6th largest city in the nation is located in south-central Texas and is one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country with the San Antonio-Austin corridor described as the New Major Metropolis by major news media. With around 1.5 million residents it has experienced extensive growth in population economic development and workforce development. San Antonio () is home to The Alamo and other Spanish missions the famous River Walk lined with cafes and shops the Tower of the Americas which overlooks the city and many other cultural and artistic attractions.

  To apply:

  For more information visit the university web site at or contact Dr. Evelynn Mitchell Chair of the Department of Environmental Science & Sustainability or . Applicants should electronically submit the employment application available at Along with the employment application please also submit a curriculum vita. Additional information will be requested if hired.

  Electronic submission of applications and all other materials is strongly encouraged. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin during the Spring 2026 semester and will continue on a rolling basis. Any offer of employment for an adjunct position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

  St. Marys University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.