Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies

Part-time

Southern Virginia University seeks an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies to teach one to two courses per semester starting in January 2026. Courses may include Environmental Science, Bioconcepts, and/or electives appropriate to the applicant’s expertise. The ideal candidate will be able to relate the principles of environmental science to students within the major and those taking courses for interest or to fulfill general education requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Teach one to two environmental science courses
  • Assist students with course material and hold regular office hours
  • Grade assignments and tests
  • Collaborate on building or improving course content
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field
  • Strong communicator with a desire to provide excellent teaching in higher education
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field
  • Teaching experience in Biology or Environmental Science
  • Career experience in an environmental field

Applications

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to Opens email to Provostprovost@svu.edu. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer.
Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.