Assistant or Associate Professor - Environmental Chemistry and Contaminant Hydrology

Role details

Specific Duties

• Apply core physical science expertise within environmental science (environmental geology, contaminant hydrology, environmental chemistry, ecological or environmental engineering, or similar) to advance understanding of contaminant fate and transport in the critical zone (Earth’s near-surface environment).
• Work in collaborative research teams with a focus on Nebraska and region. Complement existing strengths of the School of Natural Resources, Conservation and Survey Division, and the Center for Resilience in Agricultural Working Landscapes (CRAWL), which include resilience theory, ecology, biogeochemistry, water science, geoscience, and cyberinfrastructure.
• Teaching efforts will be dedicated to undergraduate education within the Environmental Science degree program in the School of Natural Resources. Develop innovative approaches to provide learning experiences while teaching annually Soils, Environment and Water Quality and Soils, Water, and Environmental Chemistry; the candidate may teach additional introductory courses as needed. The incumbent will be charged with mentoring to launch environmental science careers, including engagement with academic, industry and agency partners will inform workforce development and pathways to scientific careers through coursework taught. Development of workshops, pop-up courses, and/or digital badges is encouraged.

Recognizing that collaboration and participation in teams enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and Natural Resources are committed to creating learning, research, and Extension programming environments where the unique contributions of each individual are acknowledged and valued. At IANR we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective wellbeing and our ability to deliver on our mission.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in environmental science, water science, environmental chemistry, natural resources, or a directly related field at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in appropriate peer‐reviewed journals.
• Training and experience in environmental chemistry.
• Experience or interest in working in agriculturally dominated landscapes of Nebraska and the Great Plains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to obtain competitive extramural funding.
• Experience in applying concepts of resilience, socio-environmental, or systems frameworks to address complex environmental problems.
• Successful experiences teaching and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Practical experience in disseminating information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Postdoctoral, college/university faculty, or similar experience in environmental chemistry, hydrology, or related research.

Application Process

Review of applications to begin January 4, 2027, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. To view details of the position and create an application, go to https://employment.unl.edu and search for position F_260150. Click “Apply for this Job,” complete the “Faculty Application,” and attach the following required documents:

• A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Statements that describe your philosophy and approach to teaching and research.
• A statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 page maximum). See https://go.unl.edu/ianrguide for guidance in writing this statement.

Please combine the statements (items 4 and 5) into a single document for upload.

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