Part Time Faculty in Environmental Science & Sustainability

St. Mary's University of San Antonio, a private, Catholic and Marianist university invites applications for a part-time instructor (term) position in the Department of Environmental Science & Sustainability beginning January 2027. We are seeking a professional with experience working in the discipline of environmental policy and regulation to teach a 3-semester hour class titled ES 3320 - Environmental Policy and Regulation. The course is required for all Environmental Science majors and will be offered during the Spring 2027 semester.

Qualifications:

• MS in Environmental Science with experience working with Environmental Assessment and regulatory compliance, or JD with experience working with Environmental Laws
• Experience teaching undergraduates at the university level preferred

Responsibilities:

• Teach one evening section of an Environmental Policy and Regulation course
• Contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission (https://marianistuniversities.org/)

About the Department

The Department of Environmental Science & Sustainability (https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/department/environmental-science-sustainability/)

currently employs 3 full-time faculty and two adjunct faculty. Faculty teach courses for undergraduate majors as well as other undergraduate students at the university. Class sizes in the department are small with an average student-faculty ratio of 16:1. The department is active in undergraduate research and strives to provide students with a multidisciplinary education. Faculty are invested in positively impacting students' lives through strong mentorship, exemplary teaching and commitment to community and industry engagement.

About the University

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

About San Antonio

San Antonio, the 6th largest city in the nation, is located in south-central Texas and is one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country with the San Antonio-Austin corridor described as the "New Major Metropolis" by major news media. With around 1.5 million residents, it has experienced extensive growth in population, economic development and workforce development. San Antonio (https://www.sanantonio.gov) is home to The Alamo and other Spanish missions, the famous River Walk lined with cafes and shops, the Tower of the Americas which overlooks the city, and many other cultural and artistic attractions.

To apply:

For more information, visit the university web site at www.stmarytx.edu or contact Dr. Evelynn Mitchell, Chair of the Department of Environmental Science & Sustainability, emitchell1@stmarytx.edu, or 210-431-8030. Applicants should electronically submit the employment application available at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Along with the employment application, please also submit a curriculum vita. Additional information will be requested if hired.

Electronic submission of applications and all other materials is strongly encouraged. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin during the Spring 2026 semester, and will continue on a rolling basis. Any offer of employment for an adjunct position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.