Tenure-Track Environmental Science Professor

Mercer University; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Paid leave

Job summary

Mercer University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science in the College of Professional Advancement. The position, based at a Regional Academic Center campus in Georgia, involves a nine-month appointment with a teaching load of seven courses per year plus research and service expectations.

The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching, contribute to curriculum development, and advise a diverse student body while traveling to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses (21 semester hours) per academic year across four accelerated eight-week sessions.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic advising for post-traditional students.
• Travel to Mercer campuses for teaching, meetings, and special events.

Education

Ph.D. by Aug 1, 2027 (Environmental Science or related field)

Job description

Mercer University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science in the College of Professional Advancement. The position, based at a Regional Academic Center campus in Georgia, involves a nine-month appointment with a teaching load of seven courses per year plus research and service expectations.

The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching, contribute to curriculum development, and advise a diverse student body while traveling to