About this opportunity
Stubblefield Institute lists this Assistant Professor of Environmental Science opportunity in shepherdstown, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Working Title Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Pay Grade
Pay Grade Faculty
Advertised Salary
Advertised Salary 60,000 - 63,000
Position Status
Position Status Full Time
Appointment Length 9 Months
Department
Department Dept of Natural and Physical Sciences
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Natural and Physical Sciences at Shepherd University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with specialization in an Ecology‑related field. The Department values student mentorship and experiential learning opportunities and seeks candidates who combine field and/or lab research in their teaching. Candidates excited about supporting undergraduate research and who are dedicated to high quality, innovative undergraduate education are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to teach 3 lectures and associated labs per semester, hold office hours each week, and assist with student advising and mentorship. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level, postdoctoral experience, and/or experience mentoring undergraduate research students.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field, teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate research students.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Environmental Science or closely related field and experience teaching Aquatic Science classes such as Oceanography, Limnology, and Stream Ecology, the ability to conduct research, preferably involving undergraduate students, and a willingness to mentor undergraduate research students in projects of their own.
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/01/2026
Close Date
Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Other Document 1
List of Professional References
Optional Documents
VISIT 301 N KING ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
MAIL P.O. BOX 5000, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
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Worksite address
shepherdstown, WV, 25443, US
Who can apply
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