Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Reports To: Dean

Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, tenure track, 9-month appointment

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Start Date: 07/01/2027

Fresno Pacific University invites applications for a faculty position in Environmental Studies or Environmental Sciences with the potential for hire into an endowed chair (depending on qualifications), offering an opportunity to play a leading role in the growth and development of its Environmental Science and Environmental Studies programs. The department offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology, Environmental Science and Environmental Studies, and Health Sciences (with pre-professional pathways in medicine, osteopathic medicine, and physician associate studies). Faculty benefit from modern teaching and laboratory facilities and a campus ideally situated near Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks and one of the nation’s most productive agricultural regions, providing opportunities for field-based learning and research. Committed to excellence in undergraduate education, department faculty emphasize student engagement, mentorship, and collaborative undergraduate research. Graduates have a strong record of career placement and admission to graduate and professional programs.

Essential Functions

Teach courses related to Environmental Science (e.g. Ecology, General Biology: Diversity and Ecology, including associated laboratories) and/or Environmental Studies (e.g., Environmental Policy, Law, Economics and Justice) based on qualifications and teaching experience.
Provide leadership in the continued growth and development of the Environmental Science and Environmental Studies programs, including curriculum development, integration with the university's Wilderness Studies program, initiatives to enhance program visibility, develop community connections, and attract prospective students.
Teach additional biology and/or related courses consistent with departmental needs, qualifications, and teaching experience.
Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including opportunities to engage and mentor undergraduate students in research.
Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
Other job duties as assigned

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