Environmental Studies Chair: Lead Interdisciplinary Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Startup package

Recruitment incentive

Summer salary option

Job summary

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

We seek an outstanding scholar with an innovative cross-field research program and a strong record of collaboration and policy-relevant impact.

Qualifications

• PhD required in an environmentally relevant field
• Proven track record of teaching, research, and service that supports tenure at a major research university
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding and leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative, high-impact research program with external funding.
• Teach three courses per year at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide strategic leadership to governance and curricular initiatives.
• Foster national and international reputation through high-impact scholarship and public engagement.
• Support collaboration across disciplines and engagement with external stakeholders

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

External funding

Teaching and mentoring

Policy impact

Education

PhD in environmentally relevant field

Job description

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

We seek an outstanding scholar with an innovative cross-field research program and a strong record of collaboration and policy-relevant impact.