[ES_JOBS_NET] UCSB Job Posting: Assistant/Associate Professor – Earth Systems in a Changing Climate

[Andrea Ellickson]

Dear all,

The UCSB Environmental Studies Program has posted a new tenure-track
faculty position. For full details, please apply here:
*https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02577
<https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02577>*


*Assistant/Associate Professor – Earth Systems in a Changing Climate
(#JPF02577)*Environmental Studies Program / College of Letters & Science -
Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences / UC Santa Barbara

*POSITION OVERVIEW*
Position titles:
Assistant Professor – Earth Systems in a Changing Climate
Associate Professor – Earth Systems in a Changing Climate

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by
rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1 for the salary history range.
A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,700-$200,000. “Off-scale
salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than
the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are
offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: 7/1/2024

*APPLICATION WINDOW*

Open date: October 2, 2023

Next review date: *Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023* at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those
received after the review date will only be considered if the position has
not yet been filled.

*POSITION DESCRIPTION*

UCSB’s Environmental Studies Program is hiring an assistant or associate
professor whose research in Earth Systems Science explicitly links to human
systems in a changing world. Special consideration will be given to
scholars with a background in hydrological sciences, engineering, or
geomorphology whose work focuses on the link between freshwater and global
environmental change.

Applicants should have a record of scholarship, teaching, service, and
professional activities that places a clear emphasis on (a) freshwater
systems and related risks to humans and the environment from global change,
such as patterns of land use, development, and/or changing climate; (b)
solutions to enable more just, resilient, and sustainable futures in the
context of freshwater related natural disasters (e.g., drought and
scarcity, flooding, landslides); or (c) the impact of human activities
(e.g., mining, agriculture, urban growth, infrastructure development) on
geomorphic settings that influence hydrology and water availability. The
candidate should employ quantitative research methods AND have (a)
demonstrated collaboration in the social sciences or the humanities OR (b)
a record of engagement (e.g., co-authoring reports or publications,
collaboratively running workshops or conferences) with key stakeholders
from their study region(s). Scholars who employ quantitative research
methods and have experience with qualitative research methods are
especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate for this position will teach classes that support the
Hydrologic Sciences and Policy major within the Environment Studies
Program. The focus of the Hydrologic Sciences and Policy major is to
provide students with knowledge and skill-based training needed to
understand and solve complex hydrologic problems at the intersection of our
social systems and at local, regional, and global levels. The Hydrologic
Sciences and Policy major provides a rigorous framework for students to
examine the hydrologic process in our environment and in our socio-economic
systems in a changing climate. Programmatic teaching needs include: (1)
introductory skill-based courses focused on data collection and analysis,
field methods and techniques, and collaborating with stakeholders, all
within the water resources context; (2) a course focused on water resource
related natural disasters, their risks, and how they intersect with human
resilience and development; and (3) courses that focuses on assessing earth
system processes through local and regional stakeholder concerns and
engagement.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching and service as appropriate to the position. UCSB is a
Hispanic-Serving and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific
Islander-Serving Institution. The Environmental Studies Program has one of
the most diverse student bodies in the Division of Mathematical, Life, and
Physical Sciences. The successful applicant would be able to document their
contributions to supporting students with diverse backgrounds.

In 2023-24, a wide array of UC Santa Barbara departments is partnering with
the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to launch a special faculty
recruitment initiative named after Benjamin Banneker, the 18th-century
African American mathematician, astronomer, anti-racist, engineer,
ecologist, and peace advocate. Funded by an Advancing Faculty Diversity
grant from the UC Office of the President, with the goal of diversifying
faculty, research, and curriculum, the Banneker Initiative aims to recruit
scholars, scientists, and engineers whose disciplinary and
interdisciplinary work would take place within the community of interests
exemplified by Banneker’s intellectual, ethical, and social commitments as
an African American scientist. Applicants may be eligible to be fellows in
the Benjamin Banneker Initiative. The community of Banneker Fellows will
receive funding for cohort building and professional development
activities, including enrollment in the National Center for Faculty
Development and Diversity Faculty Success Program, proposal writing
training, and seed grants.

Responsibilities of UC faculty members include producing cutting-edge
research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruiting,
supervising, and mentoring students, and participating in university
service and other professional activities.

UCSB’s Environmental Studies Program has a strong focus on
multi-disciplinary, equity-based, and solutions- driven scholarship and
teaching. Established in 1970, the Environmental Studies Program is one of
the oldest and largest programs of its kind, with more than 1,000 current
majors and 8,000 alumni. The program has a longstanding commitment to
integrative research and teaching, and a balance among the biophysical
sciences, social sciences, humanities, and applied professions. For more
information, please see http://www.es.ucsb.edu/

Department: https://es.ucsb.edu/

*QUALIFICATIONS*


*Basic qualifications (required at time of application)*Applicants must
have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the
dissertation at the time of application.


*Additional qualifications (required at time of start)*Successful
candidates (for the Assistant Professor Level) must have completed their
PhD (or equivalent) at the time of appointment.

Successful candidates (for the Associate Professor Level) must currently
hold a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor at the time of
appointment.


*Preferred qualifications*Candidates should have a record of
multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary quantitative research focused on
freshwater resources. Evidence of stakeholder engagement or collaboration
with researchers in the social sciences or humanities is preferred.
Evidence of potential excellence in teaching is desired. Preferred
candidates will have been recognized for their teaching skills and will
have demonstrated teaching experience related to Earth Systems.

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL*


*ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – EARTH SYSTEMS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE*Position title:
Assistant Professor – Earth Systems in a Changing Climate

Applicants should have their PhD conferred by time of appointment.
Application material requirements are the same for both levels.

Document requirements:

Curriculum Vitae - Please include your most recent CV.

Cover Letter - Preferred length: 1 page

Statement of Research - Preferred length: 2 pages.
Statement of past/current research experience and future trajectory.

Statement of Teaching - Preferred length: 1-2 pages.
Statement of teaching experience and interests should include a vision for
how you would teach courses related to this position.

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Preferred length: 1-2 pages
Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity
through research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to submit a diversity statement that speaks to how their
teaching reflects the needs and concerns of a demographically diverse
student population.

Writing Sample - Applicants should include a publication from within the
last two years.

Additional Writing Sample - Applicants should include an additional
publication from within the last two years.

Teaching Evaluations - Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide recent
teaching evaluations from two classes within last two years.
(Optional)

Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants will need to arrange for three references to submit letters of
recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website. The three
letters of recommendation must come from colleagues, faculty mentors, or
superiors that can attest to the professional record of the applicant.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02577

*ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – EARTH SYSTEMS IN A CHANGING CLIMATE*
Position title: Associate Professor – Earth Systems in a Changing Climate

Applicants should apply to this level if they currently hold a tenured
Associate Professor position at a college/university-level institution.
Application material requirements are the same for both levels.

Document requirements:

Curriculum Vitae - Please include your most recent CV.

Cover Letter - Preferred length: 1 page

Statement of Research - Preferred length: 2 pages.
Statement of past/current research experience and future trajectory.

Statement of Teaching - Preferred length: 1-2 pages.
Statement of teaching experience and interests should include a vision for
how you would teach courses related to this position.

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Preferred length: 1-2 pages
Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity
through research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to submit a diversity statement that speaks to how their
teaching reflects the needs and concerns of a demographically diverse
student population.

Writing Sample - Applicants should include a publication from within the
last two years.

Additional Writing Sample - Applicants should include an additional
publication from within the last two years.

Teaching Evaluations - Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide recent
teaching evaluations from two classes within last two years.
(Optional)

Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants will need to arrange for three references to submit letters of
recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website. The three
letters of recommendation must come from colleagues, faculty mentors, or
superiors that can attest to the professional record of the applicant.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02577
Help contact: ES-AP at es.ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment 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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the
University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended
or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health
directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA


-- 
Andrea Ellickson
Business Officer
Environmental Studies Program
Phone: 805-893-7547
Email: aellickson at ucsb.edu
(Pronouns: she/her)
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