Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (Policy)

The Department of Environmental Studies invites applications to fill a full-time, tenure-track position beginning July 1, 2025. Rank is at the assistant professor level. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching in a baccalaureate liberal arts setting; a record of and potential for quality scholarship; enthusiasm for service in the university and surrounding community; and have the ability to offer a range of undergraduate environmental studies (policy) courses including an introductory course in Environmental Governance. Candidates with interest and ability to teach applied courses related to environmental policy and facilitate student-focused initiatives related to sustainability are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Environmental Studies or a related field that informs the policy/social science aspect of Environmental Studies, should be completed by the time of appointment. Interested individuals must submit application materials no later than February 17, 2025 to ensure consideration for a Zoom interview in early March. To apply, submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy including a diversity and inclusion statement, and list of three potential references. Evidence of scholarly professional achievement, and college/university transcripts may be required prior to a campus interview.

Linfield University is an independent, coeducational comprehensive college that combines a strong emphasis on the liberal arts with a commitment to professional and interdisciplinary programs. Linfield offers high quality academic programs and emphasizes strong support for individual students with a favorable student-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The College is historically affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. and is committed to the principles of academic and religious freedom. Linfield is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The McMinnville, Oregon campus includes 79 buildings on 189 acres. A second campus, located in northeast Portland, is home to the School of Nursing. A third program, Linfield University Online and Continuing Education, offers students the opportunity to pursue coursework, degrees, and certificates online. Enrollment totals 2,000 with students coming from 24 states and 24 countries. Linfield is ranked 1st among liberal arts institutions in the Pacific Northwest for ethnic diversity of students according to the 2020 US News & World Report. The University was also named the top liberal arts college in Oregon by Money magazine in 2019. Linfield is consistently named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll which recognizes commitment to civic engagement and service-learning.

 

Linfield places a strong emphasis on experiential education that creates a rich learning environment. Special features of the University include study abroad programs in fifteen countries; a one-month January Term for intensive study; and internships and student research opportunities in a variety of disciplines. Half of all Linfield graduates study outside the U.S. and the University pays the full airfare for every student's first study abroad experience.

McMinnville is at the heart of Oregon's wine country in the Willamette Valley. The city is 35 miles from Portland and an hour from Pacific Ocean beaches. Sunset magazine ranked McMinnville as a top 20 "dream town" and Bon Appetit rated the city one of the six "foodiest towns" in the United States. In a state famed for its incredible natural beauty, the Northwest Oregon region also provides easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

The position will support majors in environmental studies. Applicants should desire to be part of a committed interdisciplinary team of faculty which works together to deliver a high-quality educational experience to our students.

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies (policy), full-time, tenure-track

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2025

RANK: Assistant Professor

Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Environmental Studies, including Environmental Governance, Principles of Sustainability, and upper-division courses related to the candidate's disciplinary expertise. Interest and ability to teach applied courses related to environmental policy and facilitate student-focused initiatives related to sustainability is desirable.
• Assist and mentor students as a faculty advisor in academic and career planning.
• Actively engage in scholarly research and professional development.
• Perform other responsibilities of a faculty member at a liberal arts university, including assisting with student recruitment, student retention, and participation in faculty governance.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Studies or a related field that informs the policy/social science aspect of Environmental Studies by July 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching that values the undergraduate liberal arts experience emphasizing critical thinking, community engagement, and faculty-student collaboration.
• Evidence of and commitment to teaching and mentorship of diverse students, e.g., new majority students including first-generation students, students of color, transfer, and/or Pell-eligible students.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and staff, and a demonstrated capacity to serve the department and the larger university community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to support faculty and student collaborative research.
• Interest in teaching applied courses related to environmental policy.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Facilitate student-focused initiatives related to sustainability.

Application Procedures:

To apply, please send: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy including approach to diversity and inclusion in the classroom, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Evidence of scholarly professional achievement, and transcripts may be required prior to campus interview. The review of applications begins on February 17, 2025. Applications received by that date will receive full consideration.

We Value Diversity:

Linfield University is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.

Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.

Linfield University is an equal opportunity employer.