Assistant Professor - Ecological Restoration/Wildlife Conservation

vation Careers Listings Applicant Login Set up Job Alerts Filter Your Search Work type Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Locations Northern California San José 1 Categories Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Bargaining Unit Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association 1 Job Search Category/Discipline Faculty - Social Sciences 1 Time Basis Full Time 1 Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac) On-site (work in-person at business location) 1 NOTE: The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected] . Assistant Professor - Ecological Restoration/Wildlife Conservation Job no: 560559 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San José Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor, Ecological Restoration and/or Wildlife Conservation School/Department Name: School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule .

Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $88,000 - $92,000 Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package. Target Start Date: August 17, 2027 Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed) Position Description The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for Assistant Professor, Ecological Restoration and/or Wildlife Conservation beginning in August 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar in environmental conservation with expertise in ecological restoration, wildlife conservation, or closely related fields.

The ideal candidate combines quantitative, applied research with inclusive, field-based teaching. Areas of specialization may include restoration ecology, biological conservation, climate change ecology, ecosystem management, social-ecological systems, biodiversity conservation, landscape ecology, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK)/Indigenous resource management. The successful applicant would be expected to teach a range of courses spanning environmental science, conservation, restoration, ecology, quantitative methods, and field research within the School, develop an active research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate actively in School governance. The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies’ programs encompass the undergraduate degrees of Environmental Studies (BA, BS), Geography (BA), and Global Studies (BA).

Additionally, we offer Masters degrees in Environmental Studies (MS), Urban Planning (MUP), Public Administration (MPA), and Geographic Information Science (MS). Many graduates of our programs continue their connections with the School and form strong alumni ties to faculty and students. The interdisciplinary school creates a wealth of internship, conference, and full-time job opportunities for our students. Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized experts in subjects including species conservation, social-ecological systems, forest ecology, GIS, community development, water resources management, and energy justice.

Information about School’s programs and faculty can be found on the following website: https://www.sjsu.edu/plan-policy-envs/] The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies is part of the College of Social Sciences, which is committed to equitable and inclusive teaching and learning. The College sees faculty and student success as inextricably linked, and strives to provide culturally-sustaining, and academically-affirming approaches to supporting and engaging students and faculty. We provide opportunities for faculty development around asset-based, holistic student success, and support scholarship of engagement that addresses issues that affect our campus and community. In all of our endeavors, we strive to build leadership capacity and foster a culture of support and belonging for faculty, staff, and students.

The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll more than 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation.

We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve. We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines .

Required Qualifications

PhD in Environmental Studies or a related natural science field focused on conservation, in particular ecological restoration/wildlife conservation Evidence of or potential for teaching effectiveness in environmental studies Evidence of or potential for a productive research program in environmental studies A strong background in quantitative research methods Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Demonstration of teaching excellence in higher education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Demonstrated experience in habitat restoration and/or applied ecosystem management Demonstrated experience in or commitment to service at the department and university level Experience in or commitment to support co-curricular academic activities that support student success (e.g., professional network development) Engagement with professional communities of practice Evidence of peer-reviewed publications Experience designing and implementing field-based research Key Responsibilities Teaching courses in the Environmental Studies undergraduate and graduate core, including life science and restoration courses; as relevant, assigned courses may also include other undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the School that align with applicant’s disciplinary training. Maintaining an active research program that results in peer-reviewed publications, grants, and similar research, scholarship, and creative activity outputs Supervising graduate student projects and research. Applicants must be willing to supervise graduate students conducting EnvS Masters of Science thesis research or culminating projects. Advising undergraduate majors, minors, and prospective students The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.

Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Other Duties Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to