Assistant Professor of Environmental Science – Tenure Track

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mount Union invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Environmental Science beginning on August 1, 2023. Successful candidates will join a growing interdisciplinary environmental sciences program that is supported by well-equipped teaching and research labs, as well as Mount Union’s 285-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center. 

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in introductory biology, environmental science, ecology, climatology and upper-level courses related to research expertise. Academic advising, involvement in departmental matters, and service to the University are required. 

Applicants with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a closely related field are encouraged to apply. Preferred areas of expertise include environmental science, terrestrial ecology, modern climates, GIS, and environmental remediation. A strong commitment to excellence in liberal arts undergraduate education and development of a productive, interdisciplinary undergraduate research program are expected. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy and undergraduate research plans to https://www.mountunion.edu/employment . Questions should be directed to Chair of the Search, Andrew Hutsky, at hutskyan@mountunion.edu  

This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University. 

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.