Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Studies

Organization

Point Loma Nazarene University

Job Posted

October 26, 2026

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Location

3900 Lomaland Dr.
San Diego, CA
United States
This is a full-time, in-person, tenure-track position on the Point Loma campus of Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. Appointment begins August 16, 2027, with classes commencing September 1, 2027.

Summary

The School of Humanities, Arts, & Public Engagement (SHAPE) in partnership with the Department of Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages (LJWL) at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Studies or Environmental Humanities beginning Fall 2027. This faculty member will provide leadership, mentorship, and instruction in the interdisciplinary, humanities-based Environmental Studies program and develop an interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) program. There will also be opportunities to provide instruction in other humanities/arts/social sciences disciplines, according to the candidate’s skills, experience, and training. The department seeks a dynamic, collaborative educator and/or artist who will contribute to a thriving community of students pursuing degrees in Environmental Studies and other majors within SHAPE. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, artistic or scholarly activity, and a clear commitment to PLNU’s Christian mission and values. The job description for this position is intentionally flexible to allow the school to shape the position according to the skills, experience, and training of the candidate who exhibits the best mission fit for the school and the university.

The committee will begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews after December 1, 2026. The application portal will remain open until the position is filled.

Compensation Information

PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 2-semester appointment range from $78,494 - $137,747. The actual salary will be based on the experience and rank of the candidate selected to fill the position.