Assistant professor - environmental science Job at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

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  • Wayne State University
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Assistant Professor - Environmental Science & Geology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Environmental Science & Geology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Environmental Science and Geology at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025.

We are calling for candidates with expertise in hydrology (including surface water hydrology, hydrogeology, and ecohydrology), climate science, urban waters, or related fields, but welcome qualified applicants in other fields of environmental and earth science.

Wayne State (WSU) is a Carnegie R1 research university in the center of Detroit. Its urban setting and proximity to the Great Lakes make for unique opportunities in the areas of environmental science and hydrology. The Environmental Science and Geology faculty regularly work across disciplines including collaborations with Civil and Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Biology, and the School of Medicine, in addition to institutional partnerships with the NOAA, Michigan Dept. of EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy), Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, USGS, and others.

WSU was recently designated as a United Nations Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development jointly with University of Windsor, the first cross-border RCE in the Americas. WSU also maintains a strong interdisciplinary focus on environmental health. Opportunities for funding and collaboration include the NIEHS-funded Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR), the WSU One Health Initiative, and the Healthy Urban Waters program. High quality research support services are available to faculty through the Lumigen Instrument Center.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will have a PhD in their field, effective communication and teaching skills, and a record of scholarship that indicates that they will establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.

They will also be positioned to complement existing departmental and program strengths in environmental geochemistry, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, population ecology, tectonics, and geophysics and contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and master's programs. Preference is placed on candidates doing quantitative and/or interdisciplinary research.

Please submit your application materials at jobs@wayne.edu . The application materials include: i) a cover letter; ii) complete curriculum vitae; iii) a statement about teaching describing prior experience, teaching philosophy and the list of courses the candidate want to teach or develop; iv) a statement of research describing past scholarly contributions and future research directions; v) a statement describing experience and vision for enhancing participation of underrepresented groups in environmental science and geology; and vi) names and contact information for at least 3 references. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Scott Burdick ( sburdick@wayne.edu ) or Department Chair Sarah Brownlee ( sarah.brownlee@wayne.edu ).

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1209 - Environmental Science & Geology

Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Salary hire maximum: $80,000
Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

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