Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Shepherd; Shepherdstown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and his/

Job summary

Shepherd University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with a focus on ecology or related fields.

The department emphasizes undergraduate research and innovative teaching, with expectations to teach three lectures and associated labs per semester, maintain weekly office hours, and advise students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Undergraduate teaching experience.
• Willingness to mentor undergraduate research students.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 lectures per semester plus associated labs.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Assist with student advising and mentorship.

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science

Job description

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Working Title Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Faculty

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary 60,000 - 63,000

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Appointment Length 9 Months

Department

Department Dept of Natural and Physical Sciences

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Natural and Physical Sciences at Shepherd University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with specialization in an Ecology‑related field. The Department values student mentorship and experiential learning opportunities and seeks candidates who combine field and/or lab research in their teaching. Candidates excited about supporting undergraduate research and who are dedicated to high quality, innovative undergraduate education are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to teach 3 lectures and associated labs per semester, hold office hours each week, and assist with student advising and mentorship. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level, postdoctoral experience, and/or experience mentoring undergraduate research students.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field, teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate research students.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field and experience teaching Aquatic Science classes such as Oceanography, Limnology, and Stream Ecology, the ability to conduct research, preferably involving undergraduate students, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate research students in projects of their own.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/01/2026

Close Date

• Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document 1
• List of Professional References

Optional Documents

VISIT 301 N KING ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443

MAIL P.O. BOX 5000, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443