Associate or Full Professor in Water in the Environment

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance for employee and/or

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to be hired at the rank of associate or full professor in environmental science with an emphasis on Water in the Environment, starting September 1, 2027.

We seek a scholarly leader whose work spans the physical, chemical, biological, and anthropogenic aspects of the water cycle, and who will build a robust, externally funded program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required; demonstrated leadership in environmental water science.
• Record of externally funded research and strong pedagogical contributions.
• Applicants should address water cycle processes across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program on water in the environment.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Earth/environmental science.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to department and NU-wide initiatives.

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Department

WCAS Earth Environ Planetary

The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) at Northwestern University (NU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to be hired at the rank of associate or full professor in environmental science with an emphasis on Water in the Environment and a proposed start date of September 1, 2027.

We seek a scholarly leader in environmental water science whose research portfolio aims to increase our understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, and/or anthropogenic processes that drive the water cycle. We seek a scholar with expertise in water in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, and/or lithosphere whose research expands and bridges existing Earth and environmental science expertise in the department and at the university.

The scholar is expected to bring a robust research program to NU, with subfield expertise in, for example, Earth's water cycle in a changing climate, hydrogeology, hydrometeorology, limnology, oceanography, glaciology, water observation from Earth orbit, water resources, or water-driven hazards. Applicants' research methods may include but are not limited to theory, observation, numerical modeling, geospatial analysis, statistical analysis, stable isotope geochemistry, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., will be considered a leader within their field, and will bring a robust portfolio of water-related research and pedagogy to the Department. The candidate is expected to maintain and advance a vibrant, externally funded research program related to water in the environment, collaborate across disciplines, help lead DEEPS and NU in environmental science research, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Review of applications will begin October 15 2026.

For updates about the position please visit this department-level web page (https://deeps.northwestern.edu/about/faculty-search.html). For inquiries about this position please contact the search committee chair, Maggie Osburn ([e-mail]).

Salary

This is an open rank search. The expected base pay based on rank is as follows:

Associate Professor: $125,000 - $150,000

Full Professor: $150,000 - $225,000

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.