Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty in Environmental Studies or Environmental Humanities

About the role

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The university invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Studies or Environmental Humanities, based in the School of Humanities, Arts, & Public Engagement (SHAPE) in partnership with the Department of Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages (LJWL). The position provides leadership and instruction in interdisciplinary environmental studies and geographic information systems (GIS), with an appointment beginning August 16, 2027 and classes commencing September 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the university’s B.A. in Environmental Studies program, including liaising with faculty across departments, the Sustainability Department, and outside community members
• Develop and maintain opportunities for place‑based and/or experiential learning
• Teach undergraduate (or graduate if applicable) courses such as Introduction to Environmental Studies, Advanced Environmental Studies, Seminar in Environmental Studies, and/or other humanities/arts/social sciences major or general education courses within the candidate’s disciplinary expertise
• Recruit, mentor, and advise students interested in interdisciplinary environmental studies
• Develop and teach a range of GIS courses that will serve both the humanities and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors, including Introduction to Geographic Information Systems using ArcGIS Pro software
• Participate actively in curriculum development, student advising, and programmatic growth across the department
• Support collaborative work, interdepartmental initiatives, and community outreach events
• Engage in creative or scholarly work appropriate to the faculty member’s area of specialization and established negotiated scholarship agreement
• Contribute to departmental and university governance, recruitment, and committee service
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to inclusive pedagogy, diverse humanities traditions, and the integration of faith and learning in a liberal arts context
• Collaborate with colleagues across SHAPE, with a focus on collaboration within the Literature, Journalism, Writing, and