Sal Johnston

Sal Johnston is a Professor of Sociology and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Whittier College, where he has served on the faculty since 1996. He also coordinates the Environmental Studies program, integrating academic leadership with disciplinary expertise.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. from Grand Valley State University, Michigan
• M.S. from the University of Oregon
• Ph.D. from the University of Oregon

Johnston's research centers on sustainability across ecological, social, and economic dimensions, emphasizing praxis—the deliberate linkage of scholarly analysis to tangible social change. His teaching portfolio spans sociological theory, power dynamics in political systems, and sustainable food systems, reflecting his commitment to applied sociology. The Environmental Studies program he coordinates serves as a practical extension of his interdisciplinary approach to sociological inquiry.