Assistant Professor, Department of Earth System Science

stanford • Palo Alto, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Earth System Science. Earth System Science is the study of the world’s air, water, land, and life as an integrated system. Our department is focused on uniting basic and purpose-driven research to understand how the Earth functions, the many ways it is changing, and the consequences for people and other species. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to the department’s research and teaching priorities. All interested candidates in any area of Earth System Science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three reference letter writers
• Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)

Nice To Haves

• Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the department’s research and teaching priorities.
• Foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Potentially include a brief discussion in research and teaching statements about how their work and experience will further these values.

Benefits

• Tenure-track position
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree