Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Science – Chatham University – Pittsburgh, PA in United States

Summary

Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Science for a full-time, tenure-track position starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join the Department of Sustainability and Environment within the Falk College of Environment, Leadership, and Management. The role involves teaching introductory and upper-level courses, developing an active research program, and contributing to university service. Expertise in GIS/geospatial analysis and physical Earth and environmental sciences is required, with a preference for environmental data analytics, soil-water systems, remote sensing, or applied earth sciences. Applicants must have a doctorate or defended dissertation in a relevant field and college-level teaching experience. The application priority deadline is October 12, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Sustainability and Environment
Position Type	Full-Time, Tenure-Track (Assistant or Associate Professor)
Discipline	Environmental Science
Research Area	GIS/geospatial analysis, physical Earth and environmental sciences, environmental data analytics and monitoring, soil-water systems, remote sensing, applied earth sciences
Degree Required	Doctorate or defended dissertation in an established earth or physical science
Experience	College-level teaching experience; post-doctoral research preferred; experience working with spatial data and teaching GIS preferred
Deadline	2026-10-12
Required Documents	Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Contact information for three professional references, Statement addressing your teaching philosophy, Statement detailing your proposed research agenda
Employer Address	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About the Project

The successful candidate is expected to develop an active research program, potentially involving individual and collaborative research with an active scholarly agenda. The research should complement existing strengths in ecology and organismal/environmental biology by expanding capacity in geospatial and physical Earth sciences. Specific areas of interest include environmental data analytics and monitoring, soil-water systems, remote sensing, or applied earth sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching 18 credit hours/6 courses over 9 months
• Advising students
• Engaging in individual and collaborative research with an active scholarly agenda
• Participating in University, College, and Department events and committees as needed

Required Skills

• Expertise in GIS/geospatial analysis
• Broad background in the physical Earth and environmental sciences
• Excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Commitment to accessible, engaging, hands-on instruction across levels and disciplines
• Ability to teach introductory and upper-level courses such as Global Climate Science, Dynamic Earth Systems, GIS, Environmental Geology, and/or Soil Science
• Ability to develop an active research program
• Ability to contribute to university service

Who Should Apply

Candidates with an earned doctorate or defended dissertation in environmental science, climate science, geology, or soil science, who possess college-level teaching experience and expertise in GIS/geospatial analysis and physical Earth sciences, should apply. Those with post-doctoral research experience and the ability to teach courses in climate science, geology, and/or soil science are preferred. Candidates seeking consideration at the Associate Professor level must demonstrate a proven track record of successful grant applications and awards.

About the Employer

Chatham University is located in Pittsburgh, PA, and its Falk College of Environment, Leadership, and Management (ELM) houses the Department of Sustainability and Environment. The university aims to foster a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism, actively working to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus to promote employee and student success and retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start date for this position?

The position is scheduled to start in Fall 2027.

What is the application priority deadline?

The application priority deadline is October 12, 2026.

What academic degree is required for this position?

Candidates should have an earned doctorate or defended dissertation in an established earth or physical science, such as environmental science, climate science, geology, or soil science. ABD candidates may be considered.

What are the teaching responsibilities?

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 18 credit hours/6 courses over 9 months and advising students.

What specific expertise is sought for this role?

The university seeks an environmental scientist with expertise in GIS/geospatial analysis and a broad background in the physical Earth and environmental sciences. Specific interests include environmental data analytics and monitoring, soil-water systems, remote sensing, or applied earth sciences.

How can I apply for this position?

Applications are accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers, and all required materials must be uploaded at the same time.