School of Environmental Sustainability, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Tenure Track

Loyola University Of Chicago; Chicago, Pasadena (IL, CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a passionate Assistant Professor to join the School of Environmental Sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students while conducting impactful research in Environmental Health & Toxicology. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative curriculum development and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing environmental challenges. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to sustainability and social justice, where your expertise will help shape the next generation of environmental leaders.

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental science or closely related field required.
• Commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach environmental chemistry and health courses.
• Conduct research in Environmental Health & Toxicology.

Skills

Environmental Science

Environmental Health

Teaching Skills

Research Funding

Education

PhD in Environmental Science

Job description

Position Details

Position Details

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Job Title	School of Environmental Sustainability, Assistant Professor of Environment & Human Health, Tenure Track
Position Title	School of Environmental Sustainability, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category	University Faculty
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code	SCH OF ENVIRO SUSTAINABILITY (03250A)
Department Name	SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Salary Range: $82,000-$114,000 Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/ Loyola University Chicago (https://www.luc.edu/) has been committed to environmental sustainability for 22 years by transforming our campuses to improve energy, water, and waste efficiencies. Loyola has consistently ranked in the top 10% of green campuses nationally. The campus prioritizes sustainability with energy efficient LEED certified buildings, permeable pavement, green roof installations, and student-run urban gardens. Established in 2020, the School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) currently serves >500 undergraduate and graduate students housed within a state-of-the-art geothermally heated/cooled building complex containing teaching & research labs, a 3,100 sq ft greenhouse, two aquaponics facilities, a biodiesel production facility, and a green dormitory. The Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus (LUREC) has active ecological restoration projects in a 20-acre wetland and oak/hickory woodland and serves as a venue for three-week summer field courses and research in sustainable agriculture, ecology, and wetland restoration. For more information about SES, please see our website (https://www.luc.edu/sustainability/). The SES has nearly doubled its number of faculty and staff since becoming a school in 2020. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the SES is building its academic strengths in five focus areas connected to our century's most vexing environmental problems (https://www.luc.edu/sustainability/research/focusareas/). These SES Focus Areas include Biodiversity, Environment & Society, Sustainable Food Systems, Climate & Energy, and Environmental Health & Toxicology. Our faculty strategically build curriculum and research expertise toward the five focus areas within the disciplines of the physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, economics, business management, public health, law & policy, ethics, GIS, and statistics. The successful candidate's research will contribute to our Environmental Health & Toxicology Focus Area faculty group and the Environmental Health BS program. The successful candidate should be capable of teaching one of the existing environmental chemistry courses (ENVS 274: Chemistry of the Natural Environment, ENVS 275: Chemistry of the Environment Lab, and ENVS 276: Chemistry of Environmental Pollution), and one or more of the existing environmental health courses including ENVS 301 Environmental Health, Climate Change & Human Health (ENVS 338/438), Gender, Health, and the Environment (ENVS 204), One Health (ENVS298), and/or Introduction to Global Health (ENVS 385/485). Candidates may also contribute to developing a course within their specific area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to be a productive research scholar that involves undergraduate and masters-level graduate students. The successful candidate is also expected to compete for external research funding to support a productive research program related to their scholarly expertise.
Qualifications	Minimum Requirements: PhD in environmental science, environmental health, or a closely related field Position Start Date: August 2025 Candidates must share Loyola University Chicago's Jesuit commitment to social justice, care for our common home, and walking with the excluded, ideally evidenced through their research, teaching and/or service Candidates should have a record of or clear potential for distinguished scholarship, external research funding, undergraduate / graduate-level course instruction, and student mentorship Candidates have a record of or clear potential for demonstrating a commitment to developing teaching skills in undergraduate and/or graduate courses Preferred Requirements: SES seeks an interdisciplinary environmental scholar with an approach that recognizes the interdependence of human and ecological health Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply Experience as instructor of record for college-level courses and evidence of effective and innovative teaching is desirable A background in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Chemistry, or Environmental Toxicology is preferred SES is particularly interested in research that would augment program expertise in urban environments and/or Great Lakes ecology
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	PhD in environmental science, environmental health, or a closely related field Position Start Date: August 2025 Candidates must share Loyola University Chicago's Jesuit commitment to social justice, care for our common home, and walking with the excluded, ideally evidenced through their research, teaching and/or service Candidates should have a record of or clear potential for distinguished scholarship, external research funding, undergraduate / graduate-level course instruction, and student mentorship Candidates have a record of or clear potential for demonstrating a commitment to developing teaching skills in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Open Date	01/13/2025
Close Date
Salary Range	$82,000-$114,000
Additional Salary Information
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit: Current Curriculum Vitae Letter of interest outlining qualifications. Teaching statement Research statement outlining plans for developing an extramurally funded research program engaging undergraduate and master's students Inclusive excellence statement describing experiences with or plans for providing engaging and inclusive communities enabling individuals to contribute, thrive, and succeed Scholarly writing sample Contact information for three references willing to write letters of recommendation (if requested) to https://www.careers.luc.edu/. Address questions to: Dr. Brian Ohsowski School of Environmental Sustainability Loyola University Chicago 1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 [e-mail] Review of applications will begin on February 14th, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/30648
Job Number	8550479
Organizational Location	PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/15/2025
Position End Date
Open Until Filled	Yes