Assistant Professor, Earth System Science & Policy Tenure Track

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

4d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP) at the University of North Dakota is seeking an Assistant Professor with expertise in Grassland and/or Wetland Ecology, and a strong background in Environmental Hydrology. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor graduate students, and conduct research aligned with the department's focus on the interconnected Earth system, particularly in the Northern Great Plains Prairie Pothole Region. The department emphasizes the link between grassland/wetland ecology and hydrological systems. The new faculty member is expected to seek extramural grant funding to support their research and that of their graduate students, and to collaborate with other faculty within the ESSP department, the School of Aerospace Sciences (especially the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program), and across the university. The University of North Dakota, founded in 1883, is a research university with high research activity, offering a wide range of programs. It is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town with a high quality of life.

Requirements

Ph.D. in an Earth Systems related field (e.g. Hydrology, Geography, Geology, Biology, etc.) focused on Environmental Hydrology.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to productively engage with students, faculty, and staff from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to teach, mentor and advise students, and work in both in-person and online settings.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the US.
Completion of the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Research methods focused on Biogeochemistry.
Strong knowledge of, and ability to teach, topics on Sustainability or Quantitative Methods in Environmental Fields.
Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ENVI Remote Sensing Software, and Statistical Analysis Software (e.g. SPSS, R, Matlab, etc.).
Experience with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (or other unmanned vehicles, such as a hydrologic vehicle) as a remote sensing tool.
Field-based research experience.
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
A strong record of successful grant funding and high-quality, peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the mission of the ESSP department through developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses with a perspective of interdisciplinary and sustainability science.
Mentor and advise graduate student research projects at the MS and PhD levels.
Serve on graduate student committees of other faculty advisees, both in the department and in other departments across campus.
Develop an independent research program in the field of expertise.
Pursue extramural research funding from governmental or non-governmental sources to support both personal research and student-based research interests.
Disseminate research results and knowledge through peer-reviewed published articles, published books or book chapters, conference presentations at regional, national and/or international conferences, etc.
Participate in university shared governance by serving on departmental, college, and university committees.
Provide service toward professional organizations, such as chairing conference sessions, serving on boards or in committee roles, reviewing journal manuscripts or grant applications.
Provide interviews to various media outlets when contacted.