Senior Chair in Environmental Studies & Policy Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Startup package

Funding for research

Job summary

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 associate or full level with supplemental support for teaching, research, and engagement.

Open to advanced faculty across social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. We seek a colleague with an outstanding scholarly record and a program that builds on existing strengths while expanding interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in an environmentally relevant field at time of application.
• Advanced Associate Professor or Professor rank for appointment.
• Proven record of teaching, research, and service suited for tenure at a major research university.
• Outstanding scholarly achievement with interdisciplinary contributions and engagement beyond academia.

Responsibilities

• Research (40%), teaching/advising (40%), service/leadership (20%).
• Lead an innovative, high-impact research program and obtain extramural funding.
• Teach three courses per year at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide strategic leadership to governance, initiatives and curricular innovation.
• Enhance national and international reputation through scholarship and engagement.

Skills

Scholarly achievement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Policy impact

Leadership in teaching

Education

PhD in an environmentally relevant field

Job description

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 associate or full level with supplemental support for teaching, research, and engagement.

Open to advanced faculty across social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. We seek a colleague with an outstanding scholarly record and a program that builds on existing strengths while expanding interdisciplinary