Tenure-Track Climate Science Scholar

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,500; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Climate Science to begin September 1, 2026. The candidate should have a strong Earth sciences background and broad training in mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences, with research in climate processes, modeling, and adaptation strategies.

The School for the Environment invites candidates who will collaborate with diverse faculty, engage with communities, and develop externally funded

Qualifications

• Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Climate Science appointment begin date Sept 1, 2026.
• Strong Earth sciences background with broad training in mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences.
• Research focus on climate processes with climate modeling, impacts, extremes, and data analytics.
• Willingness to collaborate across disciplines and with communities to address climate change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an externally funded research group in climate science with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teach and mentor across Environmental Studies and Sustainability BA and Environmental Science BS, MS, PhD programs.
• Develop new courses related to climate science to advance undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Engage in university service, committees, and collaborative, interdisciplinary research with funding from external sources.

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Climate Science to begin September 1, 2026. The candidate should have a strong Earth sciences background and broad training in mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences, with research in climate processes, modeling, and adaptation strategies.

The School for the Environment invites candidates who will collaborate with diverse faculty, engage with communities, and develop externally funded