Professor of Environmental Sciences

Cornell University

Institution: Cornell University
Department: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Location: Ithaca, NY
Position Type: Non-tenure track Professor of Practice, half-time academic year, 5-year renewable term
Start Date: Flexible; applications reviewed beginning Nov 15, 2025
Salary Range: $100,100 – $237,300 (at 100% equivalent; adjusted for half-time appointment)

Position Overview

• The Wold Professor will focus on Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability, connecting energy, mineral, and environmental sectors with academic instruction.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Teaching classes and contributing to capstone courses with industry connections.
  • Helping students develop practical skills related to environmental, mineral, and energy resource management.
  • Initiating and supporting an industry consortium: recruiting members, matching projects to research groups, advising students, contributing to symposia and activity reports.

The position is designed for practitioners with significant industry experience, allowing flexibility for external commitments while engaging in innovative education.

Qualifications

Required:

• MS or PhD in geosciences or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in private or public sector.

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience connecting academia with industry partners.

Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of professional experience
• Statement of teaching experience with course proposals (examples: geological field methods, ore deposits, mineralogy, sedimentology/stratigraphy, energy resources, geophysics)
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Submission: Online via Academic Jobs Online
Review begins: November 15, 2025
Position open until filled

Notes

• Designed for candidates seeking flexible, half-time academic engagement while maintaining external professional activities.
• Strong emphasis on industry-academia collaboration and preparing students for careers in environmental and resource sectors.
• Cornell is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from historically underrepresented groups.