Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability & Environmental Studies /// Ramapo College, New Jersey, USA

Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability & Environmental Studies (Tenure Track - 10 months)

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience.  Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review,and Money Magazine, among others. 

Salary Ranges - AFT

Assistant Professor - U22 -  Steps 1-8  $69,373 - $93,659

Associate Professor - U26 - Steps 1-8  $84,326 - $113,854

US work authorization is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Ramapo College currently has a no-sponsorship policy.

Examples of Duties

Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainability and Environmental Studies within the School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS). The candidate will contribute strategic vision and leadership capacity within our Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program.

We are interested in interdisciplinary scholars who can synthesize across a diverse range of subjects. While the area of expertise is open, we encourage social scientists and social scientists-humanists whose work complements and extends the program’s existing strengths, particularly environmental justice, environmental policy, human-animal and multispecies studies, environmental history, environmental communication, and/or science and technology studies (STS). A focus on community-engaged research and teaching is desirable.

The successful candidate will be an interdisciplinary scholar with a proven ability to conduct research that makes innovative connections within sustainability and environmental studies, and who can apply these concepts to an array of majors offered at New Jersey's leading public liberal arts college. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support education and mentoring of undergraduate students. The candidate will have the opportunity to establish and support existing environmental programs on campus and collaborate with local organizations.

We welcome candidates from a range of disciplines, including environmental studies, sustainability, cultural geography, science and technology studies, cultural studies, urban studies, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, and psychology, among others.

The appointment will begin September 1, 2026, subject to administrative and budgetary approval. The teaching responsibility is 6 courses (or 24 credits) per academic year.

Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College’s core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who are passionate about integrating emerging technologies and AI into their pedagogy and scholarship, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves— including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners of all ages (OR including first-generation college students and those from racially and linguistically diverse communities). If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo’s mission. Join us in building a future where every student thrives and your impact resonates far beyond the classroom. 

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

Candidates should possess a Ph.D., or expect to have completed this by September 1, 2026. 

Candidates should demonstrate an  integrative research agenda and a record of excellence as a teacher, mentor, and researcher in the fields of Sustainability and Environmental Studies. An ability to make meaningful connections across diverse fields and disciplines is a key attribute for this position.

Applications received on or before November 1, 2025 will be given full consideration. Please submit cover letter, resume and teaching statement.

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