NSUF- Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies: Ecology

Title: NSUF
0019 - Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies:
Ecology

State Role

Title:

Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: 72,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses focusing on theory, processes, and practices of interdisciplinary research. This individual will also develop and teach courses on regionally relevant topics that are addressable through interdisciplinary approaches involving the sciences, business, and/or education. They will engage in both face‑to‑face and online instruction and have an active interdisciplinary research/scholarship agenda. Additionally, this assistant professor will help with university service at the department, college, and university levels.

NOTE: This is not a history or humanities position and the person who fills this job opening must be in residence to teach classes in person at Norfolk State University’s main campus in Norfolk, VA.

Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching, and evidence of potential for excellence in research.

• A record of excellence in teaching, research, and/or service
• A record of teaching and research in Anthropology, Ecology, Geography, Security Studies, Leadership Studies, Public Health and/or current themes in humans and their relationship to the environment.
• Extensive coursework or experience with SPSS, other statistical software and/or GIS
• Evidence of potential to teach course(s) in the university’s General Education entitled “Spartan Perspectives on Global Issues”
• A record of obtaining external grant support
• A record of contributing to curriculum revision & improvement

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. The appointment will begin August 2026.

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800‑552‑5019.

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Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022‑ February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.