Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Warren Wilson College welcomes applicants for a full-time, continuing Assistant Professor of Environmental Science position in the Environmental Studies and Data Science Department. This position begins August 1, 2027, and is part of the College's extended contract system, carrying a 24-credit annual teaching load. Through leadership in our thriving environmental program, the successful candidate will educate changemakers and contribute to scientific understanding and environmental stewardship in the western North Carolina region.

Ideal candidates will be able to teach introductory environmental science and specialty environmental science courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The faculty member in this position is also expected to advise students in the Environmental Science major, mentor students in undergraduate research projects, and work in close collaboration with the WWC Center for Working Lands team. This is a full-time, continuing faculty position on a 10-month contract in an extended contract system.

The Department of Environmental Studies and Data Science is an interdisciplinary learning community, preparing leaders who are able to critically assess, develop, and promote resilient and sustainable futures for life on Earth. The department offers three majors:
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Studies (BS or BA), Environmental Science (BS), and Environmental Studies (BA). Program graduates have a strong foundation in the natural sciences and a rich understanding of the social, political and ethical implications of environmental problems and solutions. Approximately 900 acres of ecologically-managed working farm and forestland (including stream and river ecosystems), as well as thousands of acres of surrounding public lands serve as a hands‑on educational setting for our program.

Successful candidates will have evidence of excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching, a track record of relevant scholarly activity, experience in interdisciplinary approaches to environmental studies, and ability to collaboratively contribute to the College’s environmental programs.

• Teach 24 credit hours (6 courses) per academic year; typically, 4 credits are assigned to mentor undergraduate research projects (1 course).
• Provide academic and career advising to Environmental Science students.
• Mentor student research projects within the Natural Science Undergraduate Research Sequence.
• Integrate the College’s working lands into teaching and research through collaboration with the Farm, Forest, and Landscape managers.
• Participate in and contribute to the business of the Environmental Studies Department.
• Contribute to the college’s General Education Program, as appropriate.
• Provide service to the college, as well as ongoing professional development and scholarly activity.

• PhD in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Geology, Hydrology, or related field (ABD will be considered);
• One year of successful teaching experience;
• Demonstrated experience with advancing a learning environment that is conducive to all students. For instance, experience incorporating inclusive teaching modalities, selection of course content, subject matter experts and working with diverse student populations;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and scholarship.

• Two or more years of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level;
• Evidence of experiential and applied learning pedagogy;
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research;
• Preferred expertise in hydrology, soil science, or biogeochemistry;
• Teaching and/or professional experience in traditional ecological knowledge.

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