Assistant Professor - Climate Science

About the Position

The School for the Environment (SFE) at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Climate Science to begin September 1, 2026. The role seeks an innovative scientist with a strong Earth sciences background and broad training in the mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences, whose work advances understanding of climate processes and informs adaptation strategies.

Areas of research interest include: climate modeling; climate impacts on Earth/environmental system functions; extremes, feedbacks, and nonlinear processes driving climate risks; climate change impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, or communities; and quantitative and computational approaches (e.g., data analytics, AI) applied to climate challenges. Candidates are expected to work across disciplines and in partnership with communities.

SFE’s mission is to examine diverse challenges in the natural, built, and social environments. Transdisciplinary and equity‑informed approaches underpin research, teaching, and action. The candidate will engage with UMass Boston’s diverse institutes, including the Stone Living Lab, Urban Harbors Institute (UHI), Sustainable Solutions Lab (SSL), and Mass Bays National Estuary Partnership, and collaborate with local, state, and national environmental organizations.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain an externally funded research group in climate science that involves undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will teach and mentor students across the Environmental Studies and Sustainability BA, Environmental Science BS, MS, and PhD programs, and is encouraged to develop new courses to advance the curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will serve on university committees and foster engaged scholarship with the scientific community.

The University of Massachusetts Boston and the School for the Environment provide formal mentoring, grant‑writing workshops, and opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration to support junior faculty.

• Cover letter (2 page maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement (3 page maximum)
• Teaching Statement (2 page maximum)
• Contact information of three academic references

For full consideration by the SFE Search Committee, applications should be received via the UMB Employment Portal by November 30, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Georgia Mavrommati, Associate Professor of Ecological Economics, Search Committee Chair, School for the Environment, The University of Massachusetts Boston, rommati.

UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $80,000 and $99,500 for this position. The specific pay will be determined by the University based on relevant factors when an offer is made. Exceptional candidates may be considered for salaries above the published range to remain competitive.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If accommodation is needed, please contact HR or 617‑287‑5150.