Visiting Assistant Professor in Climate Science

The University of Kentucky seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Climate Science for the 2025-26 academic year. The role involves teaching three courses related to climate and environmental sciences. A Ph.D. in Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences is required, along with demonstrated teaching excellence. The position is non-tenure track with a one-year appointment starting August 1, 2025, and is located in Lexington, KY.
Posting Details

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor in Climate Science

Requisition Number

FE04498

Working Title

Department Name

8E060:Earth and Environmental Sciences

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

A Ph.D. in Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences is required.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences. This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure-eligible faculty position in the temporary title series with a one-year appointment for the 2025–26 academic year, and an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

The teaching assignment is three courses for the academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach courses in global climate and environmental change, remote sensing, environmental modeling or environmental geology, in alignment with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. We seek a broadly trained Earth system scientist whose work strategically engages questions at the intersection of geoecology, climate change, environmental sciences, biodiversity, and remote sensing. Candidates with experience in global environmental change, hyperspectral imaging, geo-ecological modeling, and interdisciplinary environmental field studies are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring, and a record of peer-reviewed scholarship. A Ph.D. in Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences is required.

Applications should include the following: 1) Letter of Application (upload as Cover Letter); 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1); 4) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 2); and 5) Current Transcript. Also provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Ed Woolery, Department Chair, Earth & Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky (ewoolery@uky.edu).

Application deadline is April 8, 2025.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

04/08/2025

Open Until Filled

No

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