Byers Family Chair in Environmental Studies

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for the Byers Family Chair in Environmental Studies. The successful candidate will be appointedto a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full level, andwill receive supplemental financial support for teaching, research,and engagement. This position is open to tenured faculty at the advanced associate or full rank.

We seek a new colleague with an outstanding record of scholarlyachievement, an innovative interdisciplinary environmental research program, a history of leading and participating in successfulcross-field collaborations, and an emphasis on solutions-orientedscholarship with strong applications for policy and practice. The specific research area is open, and candidates from across thesocial and natural sciences and the humanities are encouraged toapply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertisebuilds upon and complements existing strengths while opening newdirections for research, collaboration, and teaching within

Environmental Studies.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We comprise 31 faculty members, including 18 tenured/tenure-trackand 13 teaching professors. We host five degrees, including BA, MS,and PhD degrees in Environmental Studies; a professional Master ofthe Environment degree (MENV); and an MS in the Outdoor Recreation Economy. We also offer dual graduate degrees in partnership withthe Leeds School of Business, the Law School, and the School of Engineering. Our primary strength is in applied interdisciplinary research and education on human-environment interactions.

Our faculty hold expertise in a range of areas including (but not limited to) environmental governance, climate justice, ecology,demography, science communication, aquatic biology, the built environment, and environmental health. We utilize quantitative,qualitative, and mixed-method approaches. As a department, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and equitableopportunities for all students, staff, and faculty. We encourage and reward cutting-edge research that transcends traditionaldisciplinary boundaries and incorporates genuine partnership with stakeholders.

• The position consists of research (40%), teaching/advising(40%), and service/leadership (20%).
• Lead an innovative and high-impact research program that generates extramural funding.
• Teach three courses per year at the undergraduate and graduatelevels
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide strong strategic leadership to the department throughcontributions to governance, strategic initiatives, research and curricular innovations, and mentorship of early careercolleagues.
• Enhance the department's national and international reputationthrough high-impact scholarship, public-facing engagement, andstrong professional leadership.

• This is an in-person position with an anticipated start dateof August 2027.
• Candidates being considered for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank must meet University standards and unitcriteria for tenure and promotion to the designated rank. Thesecriteria generally include having an established and ongoingprogram of original research, a strong publication record, ademonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record ofhigh-quality teaching and mentoring.
• The University of Colorado Boulder’s campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates fortenured faculty appointments. The reference check 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 finalcandidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

The academic year (9-month) salary range for this position as Assoc Professor is $129,000 - $143,000, and as Full Professor is $173,000- $212,000. A negotiable startup package is available, as…