Tenure-Track Environmental Science Professor

Mercer University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Work-life balance schedules

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 Mercer Regional Academic Center campus with a nine-month appointment and a teaching load of seven courses per year across four accelerated sessions.

It includes research expectations and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach courses in Environmental Science and related fields, participate in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by Aug 1, 2027 in Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Meteorology or Geology, Physical Science, Earth Science or closely related field.
• Ability to teach Chemistry or Physics courses.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student development, and student success.
• Ability to translate teaching excellence into face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats in an accelerated format.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses (21 semester hours) per academic year across four accelerated eight-week sessions.
• Engage in curriculum development and advising for a post-traditional student population.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and contribute to departmental, college, and university life.
• Travel to other Mercer campuses for teaching, meetings, and events.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student development

Adaptability to online/hybrid

Education

Ph.D. (Environmental Science or related)

Job description

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 Mercer Regional Academic Center campus with a nine-month appointment and a teaching load of seven courses per year across four accelerated sessions.

It includes research expectations and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach courses in Environmental Science and related fields, participate in