Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Mercer University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science. The position is based at a Regional Academic Center campus in Georgia and requires teaching seven courses per year across accelerated sessions, with opportunities for scholarly activity and service.

The candidate will advise students, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in university life, travel as needed to other campuses for

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. by August 1, 2027 in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Ability to teach courses in Chemistry or Physics.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student development, and student success.
• Ability to translate teaching excellence into courses across face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Foundational and college-level science teaching experience.
• Experience teaching adult/post-traditional learners.
• Interest in innovative science curriculum design.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies to enhance science teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses (21 semester hours) per academic year across four accelerated eight-week sessions.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and contribute to the department and college.
• Provide academic and professional advising to post-traditional students.
• Travel to Mercer campuses for teaching, academic meetings, and other events.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Course design

Online/Hybrid instruction

Student advising

Education

Ph.D. by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Department: Science College/Division: College Of Professional Advancement Primary Job Posting Location: McDonough, GA 30253 Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based) Atlanta, GA 30341, Macon, GA 31207

Job Details: Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science to join the Department of Science. Position Description: With twelve colleges and schools, Mercer University has a Carnegie Research II classification and offers a vibrant academic community committed to student success and academic excellence. The advertised position in the College of Professional Advancement will be based at one of Mercer’s Regional Academic Center campuses. This is a nine-month faculty appointment with a teaching load of seven courses (or 21 semester hours) per academic year in addition to research expectations and service responsibilities. The teaching load is spread across four accelerated eight-week sessions throughout the nine-month academic year. The Department of Science is an academic unit serving a diverse population of students pursuing undergraduate education, pre-health professional pathways, and careers in science. The Department also supports the University’s General Education curriculum and provides instruction for students across a variety of academic and professional programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, actively participate in curriculum development, and provide academic and professional advising to a post-traditional student population. While this is a teaching-focused, tenure-track position, the successful candidate will be expected to have an active scholarly agenda and a desire to contribute to the life of the Department, College, and University. This position requires travel to other campuses for teaching, academic meetings, and other special events.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. by August 1, 2027, in a qualifying field: Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Meteorology or Geology, Physical Science, and Earth Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• Academic qualifications to teach courses in either Chemistry or Physics.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student development, and student success.
• The ability to translate teaching excellence into courses with various formats, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid, in an accelerated format.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Foundational and college-level science teaching experience
• Experience teaching students from diverse academic backgrounds, especially adult/post-traditional learners.
• Experience in innovative discipline-specific science curriculum design.
• Interest in student learning and responsible assessment in the age of AI (or other emerging technologies) and exploring the effective use of these to enhance science teaching and learning.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.

With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued.

Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service.

At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration.

Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career.

Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo.

If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Job Family: Faculty Math and Sciences EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability

Why Work at Mercer

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid time off, technology discounts and so much more! At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University. For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The University will ensure equal opportunity for applicants and employees in all of its policies and practices, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, layoff and recall policies, University-sponsored training programs, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. Persons needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process or for other questions regarding employment at Mercer University, please contact Human Resources.