San José State University
Assistant Professor - Environmental Studies
San José State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Job no:
551240 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
San José Categories:
Faculty - Social Sciences, Probationary, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time
Position Description The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies starting August 2026. Candidates should bring an environmental justice lens to their work from diverse fields such as ecology, marine studies, environmental economics, and law. Teaching will encompass lower‑division and upper‑division core courses and the development of a new specialized course. A record of teaching excellence, scholarship, and service is required for tenure and promotion.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Environmental Studies or a related field by August 17, 2026
Strong background in quantitative or qualitative research methods
Evidence of teaching effectiveness in environmental studies
Evidence of a productive research program in environmental studies
Commitment to service within the School, College, and the university
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population
Key Responsibilities
Teach lower, upper, and graduate division Environmental Studies courses; develop new courses as applicable
Advise majors and minors, supervise undergraduate and graduate research, and participate in departmental and college service; supervise at least two new graduate MS students each year
Oversee a research program producing peer‑reviewed publications and seeking external funding
Participate in shared governance through committees and other service assignments
Organize classes within the Canvas LMS
Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices for a diverse student population
Other Duties All faculty are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Faculty may receive campus security authority duties and Clery Act training. Completion of required CSU employee training (Data Security, FERPA, etc.) is mandatory.
Application Procedure
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement (2 pages max)
Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
Research plans
Three letters of reference
Submit via the SJSU Online Employment Application.
Conditional Offer The position is limited to employment in California and requires an on‑campus presence. Employment is contingent on U.S. residence and eligibility to work in the U.S., and completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
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551240 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
San José Categories:
Faculty - Social Sciences, Probationary, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time
Position Description The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies starting August 2026. Candidates should bring an environmental justice lens to their work from diverse fields such as ecology, marine studies, environmental economics, and law. Teaching will encompass lower‑division and upper‑division core courses and the development of a new specialized course. A record of teaching excellence, scholarship, and service is required for tenure and promotion.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Environmental Studies or a related field by August 17, 2026
Strong background in quantitative or qualitative research methods
Evidence of teaching effectiveness in environmental studies
Evidence of a productive research program in environmental studies
Commitment to service within the School, College, and the university
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population
Key Responsibilities
Teach lower, upper, and graduate division Environmental Studies courses; develop new courses as applicable
Advise majors and minors, supervise undergraduate and graduate research, and participate in departmental and college service; supervise at least two new graduate MS students each year
Oversee a research program producing peer‑reviewed publications and seeking external funding
Participate in shared governance through committees and other service assignments
Organize classes within the Canvas LMS
Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices for a diverse student population
Other Duties All faculty are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Faculty may receive campus security authority duties and Clery Act training. Completion of required CSU employee training (Data Security, FERPA, etc.) is mandatory.
Application Procedure
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement (2 pages max)
Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
Research plans
Three letters of reference
Submit via the SJSU Online Employment Application.
Conditional Offer The position is limited to employment in California and requires an on‑campus presence. Employment is contingent on U.S. residence and eligibility to work in the U.S., and completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
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