Assistant Professor of Geography (Environmental Challenges)

Position description

As part of a cluster hire in "Environment and Justice", the Department of Geography at UCLA invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of physical geography. We are especially interested in applicants whose research and teaching are geared toward understanding environmental challenges in ways that are directly relevant to policy. Examples of areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the energy-water-food nexus, effects of climate change including extreme events and resultant hazards, adaptations and nature-based solutions to projected change in natural or built environments, and the effects of pollution and pathogen outbreaks on the health of human populations or ecosystems. Competitive applicants will be those who are strongly motivated to contribute to policy, for example by working with government agencies or other resource-management entities in ways that facilitate efficient transfer of knowledge that is critical to guide on-the-ground decision making and policy. Applications must hold a PhD in Geography or related discipline at the time of appointment.
Appointment will begin July 1, 2025. The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table #1. The salary range for this position is $78,200-$101,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
The UCLA Department of Geography is among the top ranked Geography departments in the nation and offers a multi-faceted faculty with numerous opportunities for cross-disciplinary scholarship. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Please submit your online application to the Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Physical Geography (Environmental Challenges).
Include a cover letter describing your qualifications for this position; curriculum vitae; statement of research interests; statement of teaching interests; a statement of contributions to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion describing your past, present and future planned contributions; the Authorization to Release Form and the names and contact information of three referees. The initial review of completed applications will commence October 14, 2024 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applications submitted after this date may be considered but the application portal will close November 1, 2024.
For additional information about the UCLA Department of Geography: http://www.geog.ucla.edu
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To apply: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09700

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
• Must hold a PhD in Geography or related discipline at the time of appointment.

Additional qualifications
• Record of peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated outstanding record of research in Physical Geography
• Evidence of experience and/or promise in teaching

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

The names and contact information of three referees.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09700

Help contact: alejandra@geog.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA