Teaching‑Focused Assistant Professor, Water & Environmental

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Utah State University’s Department of Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences (WEES) invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year (9-month) Assistant Professor position starting August 2027.

This teaching-focused appointment seeks a scientist who will engage students through instruction and mentorship in water, Earth and environmental sciences and develop courses that foster curiosity and sound decision making in these societally important fields.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by start date in Earth, hydrological, environmental sciences, or closely related field.
• Evidence of established or emerging teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach outstanding general education courses in Breadth Physical Sciences within Civics Center and University Studies Depth Science programs.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to Earth Sciences, Environmental Systems, and Hydrology and Water Resources within WEES.
• Collaborate with the Civic Center to shape curriculum and develop assessment practices within the Center and WEES.
• Grow undergraduate programs through sustained recruitment efforts.
• Build evidence for WEES degree value: student outcomes, progress, retention, mentoring and experiential learning opportunities.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Earth, hydrological, environmental sciences or related field

Job description

Utah State University’s Department of Water, Earth, and Environmental Sciences (WEES) invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year (9-month) Assistant Professor position starting August 2027.

This teaching-focused appointment seeks a scientist who will engage students through instruction and mentorship in water, Earth and environmental sciences and develop courses that foster curiosity and sound decision making in these societally important fields.