Soil Science Assistant Professor — Research & Teaching

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM-PHOTOGRAPHY; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Soil Science, starting July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will build a nationally and internationally recognized research program on soils and their functions across agricultural, managed, and natural systems.

Areas include soil health, biogeochemistry, carbon dynamics, and soil-water interactions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required and demonstrated potential to conduct innovative research.
• Expertise in pedology (soil morphology, genesis, classification) highly desired.
• Ability to teach ENSC courses and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in soil science.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate Environmental Sciences programs.
• Collaborate with related departments and contribute to funded research and outreach.

Skills

Soil science expertise

Teaching and mentoring

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. in soil science or related field

Job description

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Soil Science, starting July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will build a nationally and internationally recognized research program on soils and their functions across agricultural, managed, and natural systems.

Areas include soil health, biogeochemistry, carbon dynamics, and soil-water interactions.