Assistant Professor — Ecological Restoration & Wildlife

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Ecological Restoration and/or Wildlife Conservation. The successful candidate will teach across environmental science, conservation, restoration, and quantitative methods, while developing an active, funded research program and mentoring students.

We seek a teacher-scholar with emphasis on restoration ecology, biodiversity conservation, and social-ecological systems, contributing to inclusive teaching and

Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Studies or related field with a conservation focus.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of productive research program in environmental studies.
• Strong background in quantitative research methods.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach Environmental Studies undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Maintain an active research program with peer-reviewed outputs.
• Supervise graduate student projects and theses.
• Advise undergraduate majors, minors, and prospective students.
• Participate in department, college, and university governance.
• Organize courses within the Canvas LMS.
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices addressing student diversity.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Research program

Quantitative methods

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

PhD in Environmental Studies or related conservation field

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Ecological Restoration and/or Wildlife Conservation. The successful candidate will teach across environmental science, conservation, restoration, and quantitative methods, while developing an active, funded research program and mentoring students.

We seek a teacher-scholar with emphasis on restoration ecology, biodiversity conservation, and social-ecological systems, contributing to inclusive teaching and