University of Alabama · Alabama · posted yesterday
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position Summary The Department of Geography & the Environment at the University of Alabama seeks an assistant professor (9-month, tenure track) broadly trained in Environmental Science, Earth Science, or Physical Geography. Detailed Position Information The Department of Geography & the Environment at the University of Alabama (https://geography.ua.edu/) seeks an assistant professor (9-month, tenure track) broadly trained in Environmental Science, Earth Science, or Physical Geography. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Environmental Science (a large enrollment, natural lab science credit course) and develop courses in atmospheric, landscape, forest, and/or river systems designed to engage undergraduates in our Environmental Science and Geography degree programs through experiential-based learning. A Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Geography, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Potential areas of expertise may include landscape ecology, soil, biogeography, geomorphology, conservation, biodiversity, natural resources, environmental pollution, climatology, water resources, and/or physical hydrology. While the position is open to a wide range of specialties, some integration of human-environmental interactions is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that is nationally and internationally regarded within their area of expertise, while delivering high-quality, engaged teaching. About the Department of Geography & the Environment (GYE): Through the efforts of 28 total faculty members, the GYE Department offers undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science (BS), Geography (BA/BS), and graduate degrees in Geography (MS and PhD). Currently, there are ~200 undergraduate majors, and ~60 graduate students. Ranked in the top 15 Geography programs for research production by Academic Analytics, faculty research centers on three areas: Earth Systems and Environmental Science, Environment and Society, and Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. The GYE Department is housed in two buildings (Bevill Energy Building and the Shelby Interdisciplinary Sciences Building), and these spaces include several wet labs and computational labs, as well as newly renovated offices and meeting spaces. The Department of Geography and the Environment sits within the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS). Eighty percent of the University of Alabama’s core curriculum is offered through BCAS. The College also houses several educational and research resources, including the Alabama Museum of Natural History and Moundville Archeological Park, the University of Alabama’s Arboretum, the J. Nicholene Bishop Biological Station, and the Center for Freshwater Studies, which offers aquatic chemistry services. BCAS supports faculty professional development through sabbaticals and pre-tenure leaves, as well. UA is home to the Alabama Water Institute (AWI), which serves as a hub of water-focused research and education, for federal agencies co-located on the UA campus, including the NOAA National Water Center and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, as well as being the home of the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), the Global Water Security Center, and CONSERVE. Numerous members of the Department of Geography and the Environment are affiliates of the Alabama Water Institute and conduct CIROH-funded research in continental to watershed scale hydrologic modeling, non-contact water observation, geospatial analyses, and social dimensions of water hazards. Three of the AWI’s key educational programs, the Water Prediction Innovators Summer Institute, the USGS FLOW Academy, and the NSF-funded National Science Traineeship Program: Water R2O are led by faculty in the Department of Geography and the Environment. In addition to providing exceptional professional training for our students, these programs offer graduate student and postdoctoral fellow recruitment opportunities for faculty at UA. The state of Alabama is one of the most biologically and geomorphologically diverse landscapes in North America, and it is crossed by 17 major river basins. This makes the state an incredible living laboratory, teeming with outdoor exploration opportunities to observe wildlife and nature that includes mountain foothills, large tracts of forested lands, and expansive coastline, all within short drives of the UA campus. The city of Tuscaloosa is a vibrant, college town with daily Amtrak service to New Orleans, LA and Atlanta, GA. Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Geography, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Instructions and Required Materials for Application Applicants should complete the online application at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS. The application must include: 1. A letter of application outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. 2. A current curriculum vita. 3. A research statement. 4. A teaching statement. 5. Contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 2026, and the search will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date of the position is August 16, 2027. Questions about the position can be directed to search committee chair, Professor Lisa Davis, lisa.davis@ua.edu.
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