[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant professor in environmental data science, University of California, Santa Barbara

[Samantha Stevenson]

The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management (www.bren.ucsb.edu)
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental
Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start July 1, 2021. We
seek a highly creative and interactive scholar whose research and teaching
interests are focused on innovative approaches for computational analyses
in an allied discipline of Environmental Science (including, but not
limited to, Earth science, ecology, political science, socio-ecological
systems, etc.). We particularly seek candidates who address environmental
questions using large datasets (e.g., remotely sensed data, text-based
repositories, etc.), have a rigorous foundation in statistical fundamentals
(e.g., machine learning, Bayesian inference, causal inference, etc.), or
leverage cutting-edge developments in data science (e.g., data-driven
discovery, scalable computing, etc.) in their work. We welcome candidates
whose substantive area of expertise is related to environmental justice, or
whose methodological expertise addresses algorithmic bias in quantitative
sciences

The Bren School is a graduate school within UCSB that provides rigorous,
multi-disciplinary training in environmental science and management to
Master's and PhD students. The faculty is drawn from the natural sciences,
social sciences, and management.

As a successful candidate, you will develop an internationally-recognized
and extramurally-funded research program, mentor graduate students in the
candidate’s area of expertise, and teach graduate courses in the School's
new Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS) degree program. All
committed, innovative environmental scientists who possess the ability to
lead, collaborate, and organize curricular and programmatic needs are
encouraged to apply.

UCSB’s academic calendar is based on three 10-week quarters and a 10-week
summer session. The expected teaching load for this position is 4 courses
per year. In addition, the position will participate in the management and
governance of the overall MEDS program.

Basic qualifications for applicants include the completion of all
requirements for a PhD except the dissertation in a related field at the
time of application. Additional qualifications include applicants must have
a PhD at time of hire in a related field and evidence of effective teaching
at the university level.

Preferred qualifications also include:

-Candidates whose research and teaching interests are focused on innovative
approaches for computational analyses in an allied discipline of
Environmental Science (including, but not limited to, Earth science,
ecology, political science, socio-ecological systems, etc.).

-Candidates who address environmental questions using large datasets (e.g.,
remotely sensed data, text-based repositories, etc.), have a rigorous
foundation in statistical fundamentals (e.g., machine learning, Bayesian
inference, causal inference, etc.), or leverage cutting-edge developments
in data science (e.g., data-driven discovery, scalable computing, etc.) in
their work.

-Candidates whose substantive area of expertise is related to environmental
justice, or whose methodological expertise addresses algorithmic bias in
quantitative sciences.

Applications should be submitted electronically via the UC Recruit system
to: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01820 and must include the following:

1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum Vitae (resume)
3) Statement of Research
4) Statement of Teaching (philosophy and practice)
5) Statement of Contributions to Diversity
6) At least 3 and no more than 5 letters of reference (requested in the
application submission)

Please address any questions to: meds-search at bren.ucsb.edu. Applications
completed by October 26, 2020 will receive priority consideration; the
position will remain open until filled.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching and service. At Bren, we recognize the intrinsic relationship
between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors; we embrace open,
inclusive, and equitable access to opportunities for learning and
development as our obligation and goal. Our excellence can only be fully
realized by faculty, students and staff who share our commitment to these
principles. Successful candidates for faculty positions will demonstrate
evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion in their application
materials, including the Diversity Statement. This evidence can include:

-Efforts to advance equitable access to education;
-Public service that addresses the needs of California’s diverse population;
-Research that highlights inequalities;
-Mentoring and advising students, particularly from underrepresented and
underserved populations;
-Creating effective strategies for the educational advancement of students
in under-represented groups.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and all qualified applicant will receive consideration without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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*Samantha Stevenson*
Assistant Professor
Bren School of Environmental Sciences & Management
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5131
Office: 805-893-5049
http://www.samanthalstevenson.com
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