Associate or Full Professor, Director of the Urban Climate Research Center

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State University’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) seeks a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-eligible or tenured Associate or Full Professor, who will also serve as Director of the Urban Climate Research Center (UCRC). The Director reports to the School Director and serves at their discretion, working in alignment with the School’s broader goals. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the UCRC, guide its strategic growth, and strengthen its global reputation while contributing to research and teaching in urban climate and a related area such as Meteorology/Climate Science, GIS/Remote Sensing, or Urban Environmental Planning. Relevant expertise may include physical observations, atmospheric modeling, human-environment interactions, or planning and governance analysis.

The position contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs in Geography, GIS, and/or Urban Planning, with courses delivered across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities. The expected workload is 50% research, 20% teaching (two courses per year), and 30% service. The position is designated in-person and located on ASU’s Tempe campus.

SGSUP is a transdisciplinary community of social and physical scientists focused on geospatial knowledge, education, research, and applied solutions to urban and environmental problems. The School has approximately 40 full-time faculty, over 100 graduate students, and nearly 900 undergraduate majors, and offers degrees in planning, geography, and GIS.

Requirements

• PhD or terminal degree in Geography, Atmospheric Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated record suitable for appointment as an associate or full Professor in SGSUP.
• Evidence of research accomplishments and methodological strengths relevant to the missions of SGSUP and the Urban Climate Research Center.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students in geography, GIS/remote sensing, urban planning, or related disciplines.
• Experience participating in, supporting, and/or leading cross-university multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in developing competitive external funding proposals and obtaining external funding support.
• Demonstrated experience teaching online and/or developing online educational materials.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and student communities, as well as government agencies, non-profit organizations, community-based groups, and the public to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of the Urban Climate Research Center, reporting to and coordinating with the School Director to advance the UCRC and the School’s broader mission.
• Conduct research supporting the missions of the Urban Climate Research Center and SGSUP.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses supporting student needs in Geography, GIS, and/or Urban Planning.
• Contribute to research and scholarship in urban climate and a relevant area such as Meteorology/Climate Science, GIS/Remote Sensing, or Urban Environmental Planning.
• Champion the UCRC’s mission, drive its strategic growth, and elevate its global reputation.

What This Job Offers

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