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Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Change, Health & Well-Being (Open Rank, Tenure/Tenure-track)
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Position Number: 5723354
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Change, Health & Well-Being (Open Rank, Tenure/Tenure-track)

Requisition Number: 59752
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of environmental change, health and well-being to join dynamic activities across CIRES as well as partner institutes, departments, centers and programs across CU Boulder. While Assistant Professor is the anticipated hiring rank, the Associate Professor rank may be considered based on experience and qualifications. The new faculty member will play a key role in the CIRES and CU Boulder communities - while advancing their own extramurally-funded research agenda - to address matters related to environmental change, health and well-being. Competitive applicants will be those who draw from interdisciplinary and integrative approaches (based in quantitative and/or qualitative social sciences) who examine how natural, physical and social influences (e.g. fires, floods, vulnerability) affect physical/mental health and anxiety, with sensitivity to behavior change, health equity, and a range of solutions. Topics may include how people with varied demographics respond to climate change, environmental changes, hazards and extremes (e.g. models, warnings, forecasting), and considerations of environmental justice and health equity (e.g. historically marginalized and minoritized communities that have experiences disproportionate impact on wellness linked with structural and system inequalities [race, income, geography, etc.]). Examples of training and skills that will be viewed favorably may include data-intensive research, experimental research, research and/or practitioner evaluation, participatory action research and/or community engaged scholarship. This tenure-track faculty member will help advance and strengthen CU Boulder capabilities in areas of environment change, climate change, health and wellness.

The position is rostered in CIRES, with tenure and teaching responsibilities in a relevant academic department including, but not limited to, Environmental Studies (ENVS), Geography (GEOG), or Sociology (SOCY). Teaching needs will be aligned with those of the home department (based on the candidate's specific expertise).
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES, www.cires.colorado.edu), an interdisciplinary research institute within the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level specializing in environmental change, health, and well-being. The position is rostered in CIRES, with tenure and teaching responsibilities in ENVS, GEOG or SOCY in the College of Arts & Sciences.

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES has a partnership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Colorado Boulder, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, biology and ecosystems, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be an international leader in conducting cross-cutting environmental research of the highest quality while bridging fundamental science and service to society. We build leaders, scientists, communicators, and teams dedicated to developing sound and trusted information to address environmental challenges. We embrace a positive and inclusive culture, recognizing that CIRES thrives when our people do.

Our researchers work in 10 CU Boulder departments and eight NOAA laboratories and centers. CIRES has eight centers where this hire can productively engage: Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation (CEEE), Center for Microbial Exploration, Earth Lab, Earth Science and Observation Center (ESOC), Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion lab (ESIIL), National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCCASC) and Western Water Assessment (WWA). Together, our mission is to conduct innovative research that advances our understanding of the global, regional, and local environments and the human relationship with those environments, for the benefit of society.

For more information about CIRES please visit: www.cires.colorado.edu.

For more information about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, please visit CU Boulder DEI (university-level) and the CIRES Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program, supervise and mentor graduate students, teach at the professional-student level and undergraduate- and graduate-student levels, and contribute professional service both within the university and to their professional research community. The typical effort distribution for tenure-track faculty is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.

CIRES has identified environment and health with training in the social sciences as a key priority for the institute going forward. This hire will advance work in CIRES to both understand our environment and expand our comprehension of how environmental change and perceptions affect people (and vice versa). The new faculty will interact with other members of the CIRES community and across the CU Boulder campus to help carry us beyond the fundamentals of environmental research and communication to explicitly understanding the connections between the environment, human health, and well-being.

What You Should Know

As part of the University of Colorado Boulder's deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check pilot program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check pilot program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive work culture that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals in our academic community. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at: hr- ada@colorado.edu.

What We Can Offer

This open-rank, tenure-track faculty position will be filled at the assistant or beginning associate professor level. Rank is determined by years of experience and accomplishments.
Associate Professor: The salary range for this full-time, 9-month position is $100,000 - $115,000 annually.
Assistant Professor: The salary range for this full-time, 9-month position is $90,000 - $100,000 annually.
This position will have the option to take summer salary from grants or other funds. Funds are available for the research space, office space, moving allowance, and includes competitive startup funds. It is anticipated that the space needs for this position will be centered on office space needs.
A relocation stipend is available within CIRES and tenure home guidelines.
In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave; backup child, adult and elder care through Bright Horizons; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching, research, professional development as well as the University of Colorado tuition assistance benefits program.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Minimum academic requirements include a PhD at the time of appointment in environmental studies, geography, sociology, psychology or a related field such as behavioral science, data science, information science, and/or health science with a demonstrated research record that engages with environmental science as well as a commitment to open science practices. The candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to greater diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions

Application must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs (requisition #59752) and must include the following in PDF format:

Cover letter should include information regarding your research specialization and teaching interests.
Curriculum Vitae including information regarding your research specialization/teaching interests.
The list of three professional references must include all contact information from whom the hiring unit will request official written letters of recommendation at the appropriate time of the search.
Research Statement: Description of your proposed research vision and program. Please also address how your research aligns with the CIRES mission, your philosophy regarding collaboration with your peers and how you create an equitable and inclusive research environment for your undergraduate and graduate student researchers (up to four pages).
Teaching Statement: Description of your proposed teaching program and vision that aligns with work in CIRES, in one or more of these home departments (ENVS, GEOG, SOCY) and across CU Boulder. Please include examples of teaching practices that you use to create an inclusive classroom environment, how you address representation of diverse knowledge producers in your field and how you work to provide equitable access to resources for students (up to two pages).
Service Statement: Description of your contributions to the profession or community through service, leadership, or public engagement. Refer to the CIRES Strategic Plan to see our ongoing priorities.
Publications: Two of your most relevant papers/publications (publications should be packaged into one PDF to fit in available upload fields in the application).

The position will remain open until filled, though for full consideration, please apply no later than November 14, 2024. Desired starting date for the position is August 2025, but is negotiable.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs for job requisition number: 59752

Search Committee Contact:

For inquiries, please contact Search Committee Chair: Professor Max Boykoff, at boykoff@colorado.edu or cireshr@colorado.edu.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Environmental-Change-Health-Well-Being-Open-Rank-Tenure-Tenure-track/59752