Earth System Science; Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor

Earth System Science (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the broadly defined field of Earth System Science beginning in August 2026. We seek a colleague with expertise in systems science who uses field and/or computational approaches to understand and predict the interactions between the Earth’s connected subsystems. Candidates whose scholarship and teaching areas encompass one or more of the following will be strongly preferred:

• Critical Zone Science

The selected candidate will contribute to the mission of the department, college, and university through teaching, research, and service. The base teaching load in the department is 9‑12 contact hours per semester, and the candidate will support students and programs through engaging, student‑centered teaching, curricular development, and advising and mentoring. They will develop a research program that involves students and seek external funding, and actively contribute to service initiatives that advance the department, college, and university.

• Ph.D. in a relevant field. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by the start of appointment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Potential for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach core and elective courses offered within the department.
• Potential to develop a rigorous scholarship program that involves students and attracts external funding.
• Commitment to student success and fostering a supportive environment for every member of our university community.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching as the lead instructor.
• Demonstrated record of securing external funding.
• Postdoctoral experience (academic or industry).
• Interest in developing interdisciplinary courses that emphasize the application of systems science tools, methods, and frameworks to address real world challenges.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at CMU is a multidisciplinary department with expertise spanning Earth System Science. EAS offers B.S. degrees in Environmental Science, Meteorology, and Geology, and participates in the interdisciplinary Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program. The department serves approximately 100 majors and minors and has a strong history of successful internship, career, and graduate school placements.

Posting Begins: 09/02/2025

Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled Yes

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