Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences

How to Apply

Information about the Department can be found at https://lsa.umich.edu/earth . To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/149747 and follow the instructions. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email message to [email protected] .

Please submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) a statement of current and future research plans (no more than four pages); (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (no more than two pages), and evidence of teaching excellence, if available; (5) a statement of activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion in academia (no more than two pages); (6) up to four publications; and (7) names and contact information for at least four references.

Job Summary

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan is conducting an open search for a full-time tenure-track faculty candidate at the assistant professor level. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of August 25, 2025.

Applicants with research and teaching interests in all areas that fall within the broad fields of Earth and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in candidates with interests that fall within five key areas identified in our most recent strategic plan (in no particular order): (1) Water on our Changing Planet, (2) Climate, Ecosystems, and Biogeochemistry, (3) Earth's Surface and its Hazards, (4) Evolution of Life and the Rock Record, and (5) Solid Earth Dynamics.

Required Qualifications*

The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is September 16th, 2024 for full consideration, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253220

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Job Title

ASST PROFESSOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Earth & Environmental Sci.

Posting Begin/End Date

8/20/2024 - 9/21/2024

Career Interest

Instructional - Regular