"Assistant Professor, Environmental Science"

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Assistant Professor, Environmental Science

The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Science with an emphasis in hydrology and water resources, inclusive of ecohydrology and river science, to begin August 1, 2026. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Geography, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

We seek a dynamic scholar-teacher to build on existing departmental strengths in physical geography, planning, GIScience, and sustainability. We are interested in candidates with high potential to develop an externally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.

The candidate will teach courses in hydrology and water resources, plus one or more courses in physical geography, environmental science, environmental planning and policy, and sustainability. Strong skills and experience using geographic information systems (GIS) in research are highly desirable. The ability to work interdisciplinarily with other departments and programs will be viewed favorably.

The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability (GES) currently offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees and houses the interdisciplinary Environment & Sustainability Program. Information on the Department’s faculty, degrees, programs, concentrations, and facilities can be found at https://ges.uncg.edu/. UNCG is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral Research University with Higher Research Activity.

UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Department of GES foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in Greensboro, a city of approximately 300,000 residents, that is known for its emphasis on the arts, extensive parks, and greenways. Greensboro is part of a metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

To apply, visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/ and click on “Faculty/Tenure Stream.” The position number is 1541. A full dossier of uploaded materials will include:

1. Letter of application that addresses research goals, teaching philosophy, and relevant experience working with graduate students and/or in realms outside of academia.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Examples of scholarly work
4. Examples of teaching effectiveness (if applicable)
5. Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin January 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Paul Knapp (paknapp@uncg.edu), chair of the search committee, and include “Environmental Science Assistant Professor Position” in the subject line.