Job Information
University of Utah Assistant Professor in Environmental Data Science in The School of Environment, Society & Sustainability in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
Department 00137 - Geography Department
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin July 1, 2025
Details
The School of Environment, Society & Sustainability at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking a scholar whose research and teaching interests focus on the application of innovative computational methods to current environmental challenges. Examples of current environmental challenges include but are not limited to: climate change, environmental hazards, ecological change, sustainability, environmental health, population change and migration, agriculture and food security, conflict, urbanization, and development. Candidates should have experience with cutting-edge computational methods, for example, machine learning, deep learning for image or text analysis, causal inference, data-driven discovery, data harmonization, visualization, scalable computing, or analysis of algorithmic bias.
Competitive candidates will have a record of research as demonstrated by journal publications, conference presentations, and/or external funding. The ability to collaborate with faculty and mentor students within the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability, and participate in interdisciplinary research across the University of Utah, are priorities for this position.
The School of Environment, Society & Sustainability is an exciting new unit at the University of Utah, created in 2024 by a faculty-led merger of the Department of Geography and Program in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. The School includes 25 tenured and tenure-track faculty covering a wide range of research and teaching at the intersection of environment and society. The School offers Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BS and MS degrees in Geographic Information Science, and Bachelor’s, MS, and PhD degrees in Geography. The School is housed in the new Gardner Commons building in the center of campus, with beautiful classrooms, laboratories and meeting spaces. For more information on the School, seeess.utah.edu.
The University of Utah is Utah’s flagship university, an R-1 university, and a member of the Association of American Universities. The University offers unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. The University has created the One Utah Data Science Hub to enhance research and infrastructure in data science and data-enabled science, and has committed to investing $100 million as part of a responsible AI initiative over the coming years. The University is also home to the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute ( SCI ), Center for High Performance Computing ( CHPC ), Digitally Integrated Geographic Information Technologies ( DIGIT ) Lab, Global Change and Sustainability Center ( GCSC ), Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, and a US Census Federal Statistical Research Data Center.
The University of Utah is located in beautiful Salt Lake City, which offers an outstanding quality of life in a major metropolitan area of 1.25 million residents, nestled against the Wasatch Mountains. We have unparalleled access to outdoor activities, ranging from local world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking to world-renown national parks and wild spaces within a short drive. Salt Lake City is vibrant and cosmopolitan with arts, theater, sports, and nightlife. The region has received international recognition for its light rail system, downtown, and growing diversity.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, statement of research, statement of teaching, teaching evaluations (if available), and the contact information for three references.
The due date for applications is September 1 ; applications received after the deadline may be considered until the position is filled.
Questions about the position can be directed to search committee chair Dr. Simon Brewer (simon.brewer@ess.utah.edu) and School Director Dr. Phil Dennison (dennison@ess.utah.edu).
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Open Date 06/27/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01227CF
Type Faculty