"Earth System Science (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)"

Earth System Science (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Posting Number: F-0977

College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering

Home Department: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/28/2026

Position Summary:

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the broadly defined field of Earth System Science beginning in August 2026. We seek a colleague with expertise in systems science who uses field and/or computational approaches to understand and predict the interactions between the Earths connected subsystems. Candidates whose scholarship and teaching areas encompass one or more of the following areas will be strongly preferred:

• Environmental Change
• Environmental Data Science
• Earth System Processes
• Critical Zone Science

The selected candidate will contribute to the mission of the department, college, and university through teaching, research, and service. The base teaching load in the department is 9-12 contact hours per semester, and the selected candidate will support students and programs through engaging and student-centered teaching, curricular development, and advising and mentoring of students. They will develop a research program that involves students and seek external funding. They will actively contribute to service initiatives that advance the department, college, and the university.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by the start of appointment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Potential for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach core and elective courses offered within the department.
• Potential to develop a rigorous scholarship program that involves students and attracts external funding.
• Commitment to student success and fostering a supportive environment for every member of our university community.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching as the lead instructor.
• Demonstrated record of securing external funding.
• Postdoctoral experience (academic or industry).
• Interest in developing interdisciplinary courses that emphasize the application of systems science tools, methods, and frameworks to address real world challenges.

About the Department:

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at CMU is a multidisciplinary department with expertise spanning Earth System Science, with a vibrant and collaborative environment and a strong reputation for scholarship and student outcomes. EAS offers B.S. degrees in Environmental Science, Meteorology, and Geology, and participates in the interdisciplinary Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program. We serve approximately 100 majors and minors across our programs and have a strong history of successful internship, career, and graduate school placements. More information about our department can be found at www.eas.cmich.edu.

Posting Begins: 09/02/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/43551