Assistant Professor: Environmental Science, Climate & GIS

Westminster-University

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with GIS and climate science expertise. The role begins Fall 2027 and includes a 24-credit teaching load across core Environmental Studies topics and climate/data analysis courses.

The ideal candidate will foster interdisciplinary learning, field experiences, and community engagement, with a focus on data analysis or computational modelling and a commitment to diversity and

Qualifications

PhD candidate in Environmental Science with expected completion no later than August 2027.
Demonstrated experience teaching Data Analysis and other Environmental Science topics with pedagogical practices that generate active and engaged learning.
Demonstrated ability to think and teach across disciplines and fields of study.

Responsibilities

Teach a 24-credit teaching load including classes within the candidate’s specialty.
Teach introductory courses on climate change and data analysis and team-taught introductions to environmental studies and the senior capstone.
Develop new field-based courses and help shape the Environmental Studies curriculum.

Skills

GIS expertise

Climate science

Data analysis

Computational modelling

Team teaching

Interdisciplinary learning

Education

PhD candidate in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

The ideal candidate will foster interdisciplinary learning, field experiences, and community engagement, with a focus on data analysis or computational modelling and a commitment to diversity and

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