How to hire an assistant professor of environmental science

How to hire an assistant professor of environmental science, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant professor of environmental science hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant professor of environmental science job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of environmental science
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant professor of environmental science job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant professor of environmental science for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An assistant professor of environmental science's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant professors of environmental science from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents assistant professor of environmental science salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Professor Of Environmental Science	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Professor Of Environmental Science	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$19-71
   Professor	A professor is a teaching professional who provides instructions to students on various academic and vocational subjects in colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Professors design curriculums for courses and ensure that they meet college and department students... Show more	$42-134
   Environmental Educator	An Environmental Educator engages youth, teachers, and the public in raising the awareness of environmental issues. They work with elementary or high schools, nature reserves, or nonprofit organizations.	$13-32

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Environmental Science
   • Course Materials
   • Environmental Studies

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide technical peer-review of quantitative and qualitative data for both GMP and method validation analyses.
   • Organize and combine databases containing crucial HCM data.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant professor of environmental science job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant professor of environmental science salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant professor of environmental science in South Carolina may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level assistant professor of environmental science usually earns less than a senior-level assistant professor of environmental science. Additionally, an assistant professor of environmental science with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant professor of environmental science salary

   $77,896yearly

   $37.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant professor of environmental science salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average assistant professor of environmental science salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$120,347	$58
   2	California	$108,227	$52
   3	Massachusetts	$105,505	$51
   4	Iowa	$92,346	$44
   5	Ohio	$90,952	$44
   6	Illinois	$89,164	$43
   7	Texas	$81,486	$39
   8	Georgia	$81,117	$39
   9	Colorado	$69,404	$33
   10	Missouri	$59,697	$29

   Average assistant professor of environmental science salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UT Health East Texas	$177,795	$85.48
   2	The City University of New York	$120,853	$58.10	184
   3	SUNY-ESF	$110,842	$53.29
   4	Colorado Mesa University	$84,180	$40.47	2
   5	University of Findlay	$82,210	$39.52	7
   6	University of Massachusetts Boston	$82,041	$39.44	32
   7	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	$81,278	$39.08	2
   8	University of Massachusetts Amherst	$80,316	$38.61	37
   9	Texas Christian University	$75,828	$36.46	28
   10	Chatham University	$74,082	$35.62	1
   11	Missouri State University	$62,968	$30.27	15
   12	Dickinson College	$61,199	$29.42	2
   13	Drake University	$61,168	$29.41	24
   14	Spelman College	$61,136	$29.39	12
   15	Georgia State University	$60,660	$29.16	85

4. Writing an assistant professor of environmental science job description

   An assistant professor of environmental science job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant professor of environmental science job description:

   Assistant professor of environmental science job description example

   Chatham University's Falk School of Sustainability and Environment seeks to welcome a full-time Assistant Professor of Environmental Science to begin Fall 2023. This new position reflects the growth of our environmental science and sustainability programs in which we train students to be community partners who engage with the most pressing environmental issues.

   Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

   
   

   Primary Responsibilities:

   Our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses in the major as well as other courses in the candidate's area of expertise that align with departmental teaching needs for Environmental Science and Sustainability students. Preference will be given to those individuals who can teach Dynamic Earth Systems, Global Climate Science, Environmental Geology, GIS, and/or Soil Science.

   
   

   Duties:

   • Teaching 18 credit hours/6 courses over 9 months
   • Maintain a scholarly agenda and to mentor students in individual and group research projects
   • Develop and maintain an active research program
   • Academic advising
   • Participation in student recruitment events
   • Service at the departmental, school, and university level through committee work as needed

   
   

   Qualifications:

   • Completion of a Ph.D. or a defended dissertation in environmental science or a related earth science field is required. ABD candidates who will be awarded their degree by August 2022 considered
   • College-level teaching experience required
   • Preference will be given to applicants with post-doctoral research experience
   • Ability to teach courses in climate science, geology, and soil science is preferred

   
   

   How to Apply:

   We are committed to developing an inclusive campus community and encourage applications by members of diverse groups.

   Application materials should detail how your teaching, service and scholarship have supported the success of first-generation students and students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Chatham's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

   Interested candidates should visit www.chatham.edu/careers and follow the instructions to complete the application process. Applications received by October 15, 2022 will receive primary consideration. To ensure full consideration, applications should include all of the following:

   • Cover letter addressing the qualifications of the position
   • Curriculum vitae
   • Teaching, research, and diversity statements
   • Contact information for three professional references.

   All documents should be uploaded in the "Resume" section at the same time at the time of application.

   Chatham University offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for qualified personnel, and a generous retirement plan.

   
   

   Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

   
   

   About Chatham University:

   Founded in 1869, Chatham University has an enrollment of over 2,200 students across over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability & health, the arts & sciences, and business & communications. Chatham has consistently been named a College of Distinction and a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report, and - as the alma mater of environmental icon, Rachel Carson (Class of '29)-is perennially ranked as one of the greenest colleges in the United States by Sierra Magazine and the Princeton Review .

   Chatham's mission is: "to prepare students to build lives of purpose, value and fulfilling work...by preparing graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably." Building on this mission, Chatham is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning, living, and working environment for all members of the campus community.

   Chatham consists of the School of Health Sciences; the Falk School of Sustainability and Environment; the School of Arts, Science and Business; and the School for Continuing & Professional Studies.

   Located in Pittsburgh, PA-one of the country's most livable cities and great college towns-Chatham is spread across three distinct locations: the historic arboretum, Shadyside Campus; Chatham Eastside in the fast-growing East End; and Eden Hall Campus, one of the world's most sustainable campuses.

   
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant professor of environmental science for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant professors of environmental science they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant professors of environmental science who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant professors of environmental science, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of environmental science

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant professor of environmental science position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant professor of environmental science. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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