Professor of Environmental Science

Eureka College

Job Location:

Eureka, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45000 - 55000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

REPORTS TO: Math & Science Division Chair Dr. Marygrace Kaiser

POSITION SUMMARY: The Division of Science and Mathematics at Eureka College invites applications for a full-time position in Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2026. The successful candidate will teach 24 credits annually along with assisting in advising environmental science and biology majors and occasionally mentoring senior thesis projects as part of the colleges Honors Program. The environmental science faculty may be required to participate in the colleges interdisciplinary programs including first year seminar or 10 Essentials (general education) science courses at Eureka College. This position has the potential to be offered as a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor position (with the potential for becoming tenure-track) if degree qualifications and/or preferred experience are not met on day one.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teach 12 credit hours each semester (24 credits per academic year) of undergraduate coursework in mathematics.

Courses in 2026-27 academic year will likely include:

Principles of Biology I and II
Introductory Environmental Science
Approaches to Research
Environmental Biology

Future courses could include and/or introduce:

GIS (Intro and Advanced)
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Computational Biology
Botany or Plant Science
Soil Science

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve on college committees.
Participate in faculty governance (monthly meetings).
Supervise undergraduate honors theses & research (as needed).
Help in the recruiting process of future/prospective students.
Propose innovations to the Environmental Science and/or Biology program at Eureka College to meet the demands of the current job market and student interests.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

May supervise student workers.

EDUCATION:

Essential:

PhD in Ecology Biology Environmental Science or related field doctoral degree or ABD with the requirements for the PhD completed by the appointment time of August 1 2026.
MS applications will also be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor 1-year appointment.

Desirable: Previous teaching in higher education

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Effective communicator
Organized
Skilled with Microsoft and electronic mail

SALARY RANGE: $45000 - $55000 annually

BENEFITS:

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health Dental Vision Life Disability & AD&D insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; paid leaves such as Vacation Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits here EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration faculty staff and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race color religion national origin gender (including gender identity or expression) sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability or ancestry.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Normal academic schedules include classes and labs offered during normal work hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00pm. Flexibility in the work schedule is required to accommodate occasional evening and weekend hours including attendance in December and May Commencements and one annual scholarship competition.

Required Experience:

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Environmental ScienceREPORTS TO: Math & Science Division Chair Dr. Marygrace KaiserPOSITION SUMMARY: The Division of Science and Mathematics at Eureka College invites applications for a full-time position in Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant Profes...