Professor of Environmental Science (Assistant/Associate/Full)

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We seek candidates whose work engages with climate change, and who bring expertise in areas such as biogeochemical flows, critical zone science, climate science, or closely related fields. Successful candidates will demonstrate either an established track record of mentoring undergraduate researchers or a strong potential to do so.\n\n\r\n\r\n \n\n\r\n\r\nJob Duties\n\n\r\n\r\nWe invite candidates with expertise in climate change who can teach general climate science to students across our interdisciplinary majors and pathways (Earth Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability Science) as well as advanced courses related to their expertise. Areas of specialization may include biogeochemical flows, critical zone science, climate science, or other related fields.\n\n\r\n\r\nThe successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary department dedicated to student mentorship and undergraduate research. The teaching load is four courses per year (two per semester), each with lab sections. The candidate will be expected to develop courses in their area of expertise, teach 100-level introductory science courses, and they may contribute to other programs, including First Year Writing Seminars, Furman’s Pathways advising program, and May Experience study away courses. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda that creates meaningful opportunities for undergraduate student involvement and supports our senior thesis program. All faculty also advise majors within the department and participate in department and university service.\n\n\r\n\r\nThe EESS department is housed inside the Charles H. Townes Science Center and features state-of-the-art laboratories for watershed science, biogeochemistry, geospatial sciences, geology, and hydrogeology. We welcome applicants interested in collaborating within our interdisciplinary department, which includes physical and life scientists as well as qualitative and quantitative social scientists. We also encourage collaboration across the university, including with Environmental Conservation Biology and the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities.\n\n\r\n\r\n \n\n\r\n\r\nMinimum Job Requirements\n\n\r\n\r\nA Ph.D. in environmental science, climate science, or a related field is required by August 1, 2027. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching as well as potential for excellence in research and mentorship.\n\n\r\n\r\nApplication instructions\n\n\r\n\r\nApplicants should submit materials no later than November 1st, 2026. \n\n\r\n\r\nApplicants should submit the following documents: a letter of interest (maximum of two pages), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of two pages), research statement (maximum of two pages), and complete contact information for three references. The statement of teaching philosophy should describe the candidate’s inclusive teaching and mentoring practices, broadly conceived, and explain how their approach would contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community that seeks to “honor inquiry, promote diversity, [and] strive for equity” (FUture Focused). The research statement should describe the candidate’s current research program and explain how they would integrate undergraduate students into their future work at Furman. Applicants may also discuss relevant professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have strengthened their skills and demonstrated their engagement in these areas.\n\n\r\n\r\nInquiries may be directed to Dr. Karen Allen, Search Committee Chair: Karen.Allen@Furman.edu.\n\n\r\n\r\nFurman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education. \n\n\r\n\r\nWe advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes. \n\n\r\n\r\nThe successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture","apply_options":[{"title":"AGU Career Center","link":"https://findajob.agu.org/job/8028151/professor-of-environmental-science-assistant-associate-full-/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic"},{"title":"Learn4Good","link":"https://www.learn4good.com/jobs/greenville/south-carolina/education/5451219396/e/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic"}],"job_id":"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"}