Part-Time Faculty, Environmental Science

Youngstown State University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member for Environmental Science, primarily responsible for instructing undergraduate courses, delivering lectures, conducting labs, and grading. The position is mainly in-person at the YSU campus in Youngstown, Ohio, but some remote work may be assigned as needed. Candidates must hold a master's degree in environmental science or a related field with relevant coursework.
Location: Youngstown, Ohio

Job Type: Part-time Faculty

Job Number: 202600064

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Geology & Environmental Studies

Opening Date: 03/13/2026

Closing Date:
3/13/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit

Salary Grade: PF

Additional Information:
Part-time faculty are pooled positions; appointments are made on an as-needed/rolling basis.

Summary of Position

This position includes instructing undergraduate courses and fostering an engaging learning environment. Key duties include delivering lectures, conducting labs/fieldwork, grading, and holding office hours. Position is predominantly in person, though some remote work may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Position Information

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments will be at YSU Campus, Youngstown, Ohio.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications: At least master's degree in environmental science, or a master's degree in another field plus at least 18 graduate credit hours in environmental science. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in environmental science. Academic background featuring multiple physical-science laboratory courses and a minimum of two semesters of introductory environmental science courses and labs.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

Upload any earned related certificates

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.