The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Assistant/Associate Professor in Climate Change and Resiliency, Earth, Environme
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Overview
Assistant/Associate Professor in Climate Change and Resiliency, Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, Fall 2026. Location: UTK. Open Date: Sep 24, 2025. The Department of Earth, Environmental, & Planetary Sciences (EEPS), University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Climate Change Resiliency Geoscience. The appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and will begin on 1 August, 2026, as part of a College of Arts and Science constellation hire in Societal Resilience to Climate Change. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research and instructional program in the broad field of climate change resiliency from an Earth Systems approach. The successful candidate is expected to lead research investigating the causes and effects of climate change, preferably through a combination of proxy data from geological and environmental archives and modelling approaches. EEPS has complementary and expanding expertise in geology and environmental science research with a range of new, applicable analytical facilities using both isotopes and trace elements. A successful candidate’s research may engage with, but not be limited to, water resources, cryosphere dynamics, paleoclimate reconstruction, biogeochemistry, sedimentation and soil formation, oceanography, and coastal processes. This faculty member will develop a research program that complements both faculty in EEPS and the broader Societal Resilience to Climate Change constellation, as well as foster collaboration with researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory or in the social sciences at the intersectionality of climate change and human health. The selected candidate will effectively teach courses about climate change geoscience at all levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and perform rank-appropriate departmental and university service. Based in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, this position is part of a new constellation of interdisciplinary faculty positions in the UT College of Arts and Sciences emphasizing Societal Resilience to Climate Change (SRCC). Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in climate change resiliency from an Earth Systems perspective. Lead research on the causes and effects of climate change using proxy data and modelling approaches. Collaborate with EEPS colleagues and the SRCC constellation; foster collaborations with Oak Ridge National Laboratory or social science researchers at the intersection of climate change and human health. Teach courses on climate change geoscience at all levels; mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Perform rank-appropriate departmental and university service. Qualifications
Required:
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in geoscience or a related discipline by the time of appointment. For Associate Professor, a background consistent with tenure in EEPS. Preferred:
Demonstrated record of achievement or potential for excellence commensurate with the rank; evidence through publications, presentations, and competitive funding; strong teaching excellence and service records. For Assistant Professor, potential for success in these areas; for Associate Professor, an established record of peer-reviewed publications, competitive funding, teaching excellence, and service. Commitment to collaboration within EEPS and the broader Knoxville research community. Application Instructions
To apply, please submit: (1) cover letter articulating interest and qualifications; (2) full curriculum vitae; (3) no more than two-page statement describing research experience, interests, and future directions; (4) no more than two-page statement describing teaching experience, interests, and future directions; (5) names and contact information for at least three professional references via apply.interfolio.com/173648. Formal review of applications will begin on 10 November 2025 and remain open until filled. For questions, contact Dr. Colin D. Sumrall (csumrall@utk.edu). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. UTK affirms non-discrimination in education programs and activities and in employment. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator. Inquiries and charges of discrimination should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution.
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Climate Change and Resiliency, Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, Fall 2026. Location: UTK. Open Date: Sep 24, 2025. The Department of Earth, Environmental, & Planetary Sciences (EEPS), University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Climate Change Resiliency Geoscience. The appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and will begin on 1 August, 2026, as part of a College of Arts and Science constellation hire in Societal Resilience to Climate Change. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research and instructional program in the broad field of climate change resiliency from an Earth Systems approach. The successful candidate is expected to lead research investigating the causes and effects of climate change, preferably through a combination of proxy data from geological and environmental archives and modelling approaches. EEPS has complementary and expanding expertise in geology and environmental science research with a range of new, applicable analytical facilities using both isotopes and trace elements. A successful candidate’s research may engage with, but not be limited to, water resources, cryosphere dynamics, paleoclimate reconstruction, biogeochemistry, sedimentation and soil formation, oceanography, and coastal processes. This faculty member will develop a research program that complements both faculty in EEPS and the broader Societal Resilience to Climate Change constellation, as well as foster collaboration with researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory or in the social sciences at the intersectionality of climate change and human health. The selected candidate will effectively teach courses about climate change geoscience at all levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and perform rank-appropriate departmental and university service. Based in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, this position is part of a new constellation of interdisciplinary faculty positions in the UT College of Arts and Sciences emphasizing Societal Resilience to Climate Change (SRCC). Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in climate change resiliency from an Earth Systems perspective. Lead research on the causes and effects of climate change using proxy data and modelling approaches. Collaborate with EEPS colleagues and the SRCC constellation; foster collaborations with Oak Ridge National Laboratory or social science researchers at the intersection of climate change and human health. Teach courses on climate change geoscience at all levels; mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Perform rank-appropriate departmental and university service. Qualifications
Required:
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in geoscience or a related discipline by the time of appointment. For Associate Professor, a background consistent with tenure in EEPS. Preferred:
Demonstrated record of achievement or potential for excellence commensurate with the rank; evidence through publications, presentations, and competitive funding; strong teaching excellence and service records. For Assistant Professor, potential for success in these areas; for Associate Professor, an established record of peer-reviewed publications, competitive funding, teaching excellence, and service. Commitment to collaboration within EEPS and the broader Knoxville research community. Application Instructions
To apply, please submit: (1) cover letter articulating interest and qualifications; (2) full curriculum vitae; (3) no more than two-page statement describing research experience, interests, and future directions; (4) no more than two-page statement describing teaching experience, interests, and future directions; (5) names and contact information for at least three professional references via apply.interfolio.com/173648. Formal review of applications will begin on 10 November 2025 and remain open until filled. For questions, contact Dr. Colin D. Sumrall (csumrall@utk.edu). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. UTK affirms non-discrimination in education programs and activities and in employment. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator. Inquiries and charges of discrimination should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution.
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