Soil Science Assistant Professor — Sustainable Ecosystems

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position in Soil Science at the rank of Assistant Professor on a nine-month appointment. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program advancing fundamental and applied understanding of soils and their functions across agricultural, managed, and natural systems.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in soil science or a related field and a proven ability or demonstrated potential to conduct innovative research are required.
• A broad educational and research background in soil science is expected.
• Expertise/knowledge in pedology, including soil morphology, genesis, and classification, is highly desired to support instruction in ENSC 138/139; however, the candidate's research program need not be centered on pedology.

Responsibilities

• Engage fully in the teaching mission of the Department and University, including formal classroom instruction in Environmental Sciences undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Mentor undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students; contribute to Environmental Sciences curricula and future programs.
• Develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program advancing fundamentals and/or applied understanding of soils across systems.
• Collaborate with faculty in related fields and disseminate research to benefit California and society.

Skills

Pedology knowledge

Soil science expertise

Research in soils

Education

PhD in Soil Science

Job description

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position in Soil Science at the rank of Assistant Professor on a nine-month appointment. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program advancing fundamental and applied understanding of soils and their functions across agricultural, managed, and natural systems.