Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Science

Position Details

• Position Status: Tenure‑Track
• Department: Environmental Studies & Sciences
• Job Title: Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Science
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Main Campus

The Environmental Studies and Science Program at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science with specialization in Soil Science to begin Fall 2026. The program is interdisciplinary, covering environmental sciences, social sciences, and humanities. We seek a soil scientist who will complement existing expertise by examining the connections between global climate change and soils. Potential emphasis areas include soil carbon dynamics, nutrient cycling, soil health and agriculture, soil management and/or restoration, impacts of wildfire on soil resources, or soil biogeochemistry.

Candidates who combine field and/or lab research with large‑scale data analysis or modeling, and who value collaboration across the Environmental Studies and Science landscape, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Global Climate Change, Soil Science in the Anthropocene, advanced electives in their area of expertise, and additional courses as needed.

Colorado College is a nationally recognized residential liberal arts and sciences college with approximately 2,100 students and a 99‑acre campus in Colorado Springs. The Block Plan offers immersive learning, with professors teaching one course per block of three and a half weeks.

Ph.D. in a field of environmental science by the start of employment and expertise in soil science.

• Expertise in one of the following sub‑fields: soil carbon dynamics, nutrient cycling, soil health and agriculture, soil management and/or restoration, impacts of wildfire on soil resources, soil biogeochemistry.
• Teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in environmental science.

• Final date to receive applications: 09/05/2025
• The application package should include:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement outlining approach to undergraduate teaching and examples of inclusive pedagogy
  • Research statement (maximum 3 pages) describing engagement of undergraduate students in research
  • Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots acceptable for application; official transcripts required upon hiring)
• Applicants must provide contact information for at least three references who can submit a confidential letter of recommendation; only short‑listed candidates will be asked to submit letters.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $90,000
• Eligible for H‑1B sponsorship

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• Tuition assistance benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

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