Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science position beginning in August 2027. We seek a broadly trained Environmental Scientist who holds a Ph.D. in an Environmental Science discipline (e.g., atmospheric science, botany, conservation biology, Earth science, geography, geology, hydrology, natural resource management, zoology, or a closely related discipline). Candidates who will complete the Ph.D. by August 2027 will be considered.

Teaching responsibilities will include teaching a sophomore-level Earth System Processes course, upper-level Environmental Science courses, and General Education courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence as innovative teachers, who understand that a liberal arts education includes a student-centered undergraduate experience, and who have successfully mentored a diverse student population. Candidates with proven ability to advise undergraduate research are preferred because supervision of research projects is expected.

Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Division of Natural Sciences has active research partnerships with the National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most biodiverse national park in the U.S., and will soon be housed in The Alexander Institute for Conservation Leadership and the Sciences, a state-of-the-art science facility featuring indoor and outdoor teaching labs and centers focused on Appalachian wellness, the outdoors, and environmental education. The historic 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest extensively used for undergraduate research projects and teaching labs.

Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for integrating a strong liberal arts core program, undergraduate research and emphasis on career preparation. Faculty in the Division of Natural Sciences regularly mentor students in research projects during a two-semester senior study. The student body of about 1,100 is drawn mostly from the Southeast, Middle Atlantic States and the Midwest. The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice.

Consideration of applicants will begin on January 11, 2027. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Drew Crain, Chair, Natural Sciences Division, graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire), a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement on diversity, student evaluations from the past two semesters (if available), and a list of references (including contact information) should be uploaded as a single document in the online application system or emailed to environmentalscience.search@maryvillecollege.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.

Sponsorship Statement:

The College may, at its discretion, sponsor employment-based immigration petitions (such as H-1B or permanent residency) on behalf of employees when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities and budget.

Sponsorship is contingent on satisfactory continued employment, compliance with applicable federal regulations, availability of institutional resources, and the College’s sole determination of fiscal feasibility.

The College cannot guarantee sponsorship in any case, particularly where newly introduced federal filing fees or wage obligations create financial burdens inconsistent with institutional budget stewardship. The College always reserves the right to defer or decline sponsorship.