Assistant Professor - Environmental Science

Position Overview

The University of Minnesota Department of Geography, Environment and Society invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Environmental Science to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. We seek a scholar with a strong publication record appropriate to rank, expertise in quantitative data analysis and/or modeling of space-time processes in bio/physical environments, and a research focus in Latin America.

Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research, to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service to the department, college, and profession. Tenure-track assistant professors teach four semester-length courses per academic year across undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Required Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent degree in Geography or closely related discipline at the time of appointment (August 2026).
• Scholarly expertise in leveraging observational and climate model data toward improved understanding of climate variability, climate dynamics, climate prediction and extreme climate events in Latin America.
• A competitive academic record appropriate for the candidate's career stage, including a clear record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals, a growing scholarly reputation, and a clear vision for developing a successful research program in the new position.
• Potential for securing research grants as appropriate to the research program. Capacity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in Geography.
• Regional expertise in Central America.
• A track record of effective productivity in stakeholder and/or community-engaged research in the space of climate services.
• Prior experience in other areas of bio/physical geography currently represented in the department, including development and interpretation of tree-ring data and application of remote sensing techniques for environmental science.
• Professional training and capacity to instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in meteorology, climatology, numerical data analysis, computer programming for environmental science, and/or data visualization.

Geography, Environment and Society at the University of Minnesota is a leading comprehensive Geography program comprising 21 research and teaching faculty serving 50 graduate students and teaching over 4000 undergraduate students each year. The department has a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research across the breadth of geographical inquiry. More on the Department of Geography, Environment & Society and its programs can be found at .

About the College of Liberal Arts:
Home to the arts, social science and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1200 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus.

CLA enrolls nearly 14,000 undergraduate students, half of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, and over 1,600 graduate students and has an annual all-funds budget of over $250 million. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $125,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee…