Byers Family Chair in Environmental Studies

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup package

Relocation assistance

Recruitment incentive

Supplemental funds for teaching/review

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for the Byers Family Chair in Environmental Studies. The successful candidate will be tenured at Associate or Full level with supplemental support for teaching, research, and engagement.

We seek an outstanding, interdisciplinary scholar with a proven record of collaborations and a solutions-oriented approach for policy and practice.

Qualifications

• PhD in an environmentally relevant field.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary research and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Provide strategic leadership to the department.
• Advance national and international reputation through scholarship and engagement.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

External funding

Policy engagement

Teaching leadership

Education

PhD in environmental field

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University ofColorado Boulder invites applications for the Byers Family Chair inEnvironmental Studies. The successful candidate will be appointedto a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full level, andwill receive supplemental financial support for teaching, research,and engagement. This position is open to tenured faculty at theadvanced associate or full rank.

We seek a new colleague with an outstanding record of scholarlyachievement, an innovative interdisciplinary environmental researchprogram, a history of leading and participating in successfulcross-field collaborations, and an emphasis on solutions-orientedscholarship with strong applications for policy and practice. Thespecific research area is open, and candidates from across thesocial and natural sciences and the humanities are encouraged toapply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertisebuilds upon and complements existing strengths while opening newdirections for research, collaboration, and teaching withinEnvironmental Studies.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

We comprise 31 faculty members, including 18 tenured/tenure-trackand 13 teaching professors. We host five degrees, including BA, MS,and PhD degrees in Environmental Studies; a professional Master ofthe Environment degree (MENV); and an MS in the Outdoor RecreationEconomy. We also offer dual graduate degrees in partnership withthe Leeds School of Business, the Law School, and the School ofEngineering. Our primary strength is in applied interdisciplinaryresearch and education on human-environment interactions. Ourfaculty hold expertise in a range of areas including (but notlimited to) environmental governance, climate justice, ecology,demography, science communication, aquatic biology, the builtenvironment, and environmental health. We utilize quantitative,qualitative, and mixed-method approaches. As a department, we arecommitted to fostering an inclusive culture and equitableopportunities for all students, staff, and faculty. We encourageand reward cutting-edge research that transcends traditionaldisciplinary boundaries and incorporates genuine partnership withstakeholders.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• The position consists of research (40%), teaching/advising(40%), and service/leadership (20%).
• Lead an innovative and high-impact research program thatgenerates extramural funding.
• Teach three courses per year at the undergraduate and graduatelevels
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide strong strategic leadership to the department throughcontributions to governance, strategic initiatives, research andcurricular innovations, and mentorship of early careercolleagues.
• Enhance the department's national and international reputationthrough high-impact scholarship, public-facing engagement, andstrong professional leadership.

What You Should Know

• This is an in-person position with an anticipated start dateof August 2027.
• Candidates being considered for appointment at the AssociateProfessor or Professor rank must meet University standards and unitcriteria for tenure and promotion to the designated rank. Thesecriteria generally include having an established and ongoingprogram of original research, a strong publication record, ademonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record ofhigh-quality teaching and mentoring.
• The University of Colorado Boulder’s campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates fortenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review informationabout a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions,specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment,and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

The academic year (9-month) salary range for this position as AssocProfessor is $129,000 - $143,000, and as Full Professor is $173,000- $212,000. A negotiable startup package is available, as isrelocation assistance and a recruitment incentive followingdepartment guidelines to the successful candidate. The successfulcandidate will also receive supplemental financial support forteaching and research and/or will have the option to take summersalary from grants or other funds raised.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• PhD degree in an environmentally relevant field
• Advanced Associate Professor or Professor at the time ofapplication.
• A record of teaching, research, and service that meets thequalifications necessary to be tenured at a major researchuniversity.
• A record of outstanding scholarly achievement, teachingeffectiveness, and interdisciplinary contributions in environmentalstudies.
• A record of demonstrable and sustained impact beyond academiathrough contributions to environmental practice (e.g., policy, law,or management); ongoing engagement with communities, grassrootsorganizations, science communication, business, and/or thenonprofit sector; evidence of measurable improvements inenvironmental outcomes.

What You Will Need

Candidates should also be able to cover a range of substantivecourses with environmental studies content and methodologicalcourses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels includingthose in the substantive area of the position as describedabove.

What We Would Like You to Have

Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, achieving excellencein research, teaching, and professional leadership