Assistant Professor, Environmental Science

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• A letter of application that addresses research goals, teaching philosophy, and relevant experience working with graduate students and/or in realms outside of academia.
• Examples of scholarly work.
• Examples of teaching effectiveness (if applicable).
• Contact information for three references.

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number 1541

Functional Title

Position Type

Position Eclass

Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability ( GES ) currently offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees and houses the interdisciplinary Environment & Sustainability Program. Information on the Department’s faculty, degrees, programs, concentrations, and facilities can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
. UNCG is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral Research University with Higher Research Activity.

Position Summary

The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro ( UNCG ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Science with an emphasis in hydrology and water resources, inclusive of ecohydrology and river science, to begin August 1, 2026. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Geography, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

We seek a dynamic scholar‑teacher to build on existing departmental strengths in physical geography, planning, GIScience, and sustainability. We are interested in candidates with high potential to develop an externally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.

The candidate will teach courses in hydrology and water resources, plus one or more courses in physical geography, environmental science, environmental planning and policy, and sustainability. Strong skills and experience using geographic information systems ( GIS ) in research are highly desirable. The ability to work interdisciplinarily with other departments and programs will be viewed favorably.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Geography, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

• A letter of application that addresses research goals, teaching philosophy, and relevant experience working with graduate students and/or in realms outside of academia.
• Examples of scholarly work.
• Examples of teaching effectiveness (if applicable).
• Contact information for three references.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Competitive

Org #-Department

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 12/17/2025

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 01/26/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 9

FLSA

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions…