Professor of Practice in Environmental Science

Stonehill College; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice in the Environmental Science & Studies Department, to begin Fall 2027. The candidate will teach four classes per semester across undergraduate curricula, with emphasis on environmental health and environmental justice and a commitment to inclusive teaching in a liberal arts setting.

The role includes collaboration with nursing and health science faculty, mentorship of students, and engagement in governance and

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across environmental health, environmental justice and related topics.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and working with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across B.A. and B.S. curricula.
• Teach four classes each semester, mix of general education and upper-level ENV majors.
• Collaborate with ENV, Nursing, Health Science faculty and Stonehill Farm on health issues.
• Develop a dedicated focus in Environmental Health within the department.
• Mentor and advise undergraduates, including community-engaged research.
• Contribute to departmental governance and curriculum development.

Skills

Environmental justice

Health equity

Social determinants of health

Public health

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science / Environmental Health / Public Health

Job description

The Environmental Science & Studies Department at Stonehill College invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice faculty position with a focus in Environmental Health and Environmental Justice, beginning Fall 2027. We seek a colleague whose teaching engages the intersections of environmental science, public health, and social equity, someone who can help students understand not only the mechanisms of environmental harm, but who bears its burdens, and why.

The department supports a B.A. in Environmental Studies, a B.S. in Environmental Science, a 3+2 Environmental Engineering Dual Degree with the University of Notre Dame, and an affiliated minor.

• Teach undergraduate courses spanning environmental health, environmental justice, environmental writing, and related topics across the B.A. and B.S. curricula.
• The successful candidate will teach four classes each semester. The courses will likely be a mix of general education classes and those designed for upper-level ENV majors.
• Collaborate with ENV, Nursing, and Health Science faculty as well as the Stonehill Farm on environmental health issues.
• Develop a dedicated focus in Environmental Health within the department.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, including potential supervision of community-engaged and place-based research.
• Contribute to departmental governance, curriculum development, and college-wide service.

Areas of Expertise

• Environmental justice and health equity
• Social determinants of environmental health
• Climate change and unequal health burdens
• Toxic exposure, pollution, and environmental racism
• Community and occupational health disparities
• Environmental policy and regulatory frameworks as they intersect with public health
• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship in a liberal arts setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and to working with a diverse student body.
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, public health, or health science programs.