• Tenured Professor in Climate Science

    Stanford University (Stanford, CA)


    Stanford University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor in Climate Science. Climate science is central to understanding and responding to the challenges of global change. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to the school’s strategic research and teaching priorities. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the physical processes of the atmosphere and ocean, the feedbacks and nonlinear dynamics that influence climate sensitivity, key risks to human and natural systems, as well as strategies to limit future warming and manage climate-related impacts. We invite candidates that have demonstrated excellence in a broad range of areas (including but not limited to natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences). The successful candidate will serve as a faculty member in one of the departments in Stanford’s Doerr School for Sustainability, and could also be jointly appointed in one of the School’s institutes.

     

    Candidates must have an exceptional record of scholarly work in climate science, be interested in interdisciplinary approaches and demonstrate a dedication to teaching.

     

    Application packages should be submitted online at this link (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1054/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=494882&SourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) . Review of applications will begin upon receipt and submissions will be accepted until October 30, 2025, 11:00pm PST

    Packages must include:

    1. Cover letter

    2. Curriculum Vitae

    3. Combined research and teaching statement (not to exceed 3 pages)

    4. Name and contact information for three reference letter writers.

     

    The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

     

    Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

     

    Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected].

    The expected 9-month base pay range for this position is:

    + Associate Professor: $174,000 - $240,000

    + Full Professor: $185,000 - $350,000

     

    Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

     

    For questions regarding this position, please contact Haley Mees at [email protected] .