All application materials should be submitted online through https://apply.interfolio.com/187132. Materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, statement of current and future research plans, up to four publications, and four letters of reference.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) and the Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB) at the University of Michigan invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Earth system modeling studies to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the level of Assistant Professor.

We are particularly interested in candidates who apply Earth system models at regional to global scale to address important scientific questions at the nexus of climate, Earth system, and biospheric change.

We are looking for a creative scientist whose research 1) advances knowledge of how Earth's biological systems respond to and influence environmental change, and 2) complements related EES departmental strengths, which include climate change, Great Lakes science, paleoecology, (bio)geochemistry, geobiology, ocean science, and Earth surface hazards. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program complementary to strengths in EES and IGCB, and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in EES.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world. 

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision. 

Employment will require a successful criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For any questions, please contact the executive assistant, Department of Earth and environmental sciences, at EARTH-IGCB-2026@umich.edu. 

The deadline for submission is August 15, 2026.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.