Associate or Full Professor of Geology in Atmospheric & Climate Sciences

Job Requisition:

JR102224 Associate or Full Professor of Geology in Atmospheric & Climate Sciences (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Associate or Full Professor of Geology in Atmospheric & Climate Sciences

Department:

CC00101 WM001 | CAS | Geology Dept

Job Family:

Faculty - Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

McGlothlin Street Hall

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

Application Consideration Notice: For full consideration, please apply by the Priority Review Date of January 12, 2027. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration and will only be reviewed if the search committee determines that additional candidates are needed. The application portal will continue to accept applications until 11:59 p.m. on January 26, 2027.

The Department of Geology and the Environment & Sustainability Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Associate or Full Professor rank in Climate Sciences. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027. See conditions of employment for additional details related to the tenure process for this advanced rank. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in Climate Sciences, with a specialization in atmospheric sciences. Successful candidates must have a significant record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor, sustained success in securing research funding, and demonstrated ability or potential to excel in teaching and mentoring, as evidenced through academic, research, or other relevant professional experiences.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. As part of the hiring offer, the new faculty member will receive a significant startup package that includes flexible research funding and support from professional staff at the Global Research Institute to develop and grow a sustainable research initiative that generates external support. The successful candidate will receive a full teaching release during the first academic year to facilitate the transition to William & Mary and the continued development of their research program. Beginning in the second academic year, the teaching expectation will be two courses per academic year, which will transition to two courses per semester in the fourth academic year.

Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in Global Climate Change, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Science, and to contribute to introductory and advanced lecture and seminar-style courses. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements existing departmental strengths and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars researching climate change in the natural sciences, social sciences, and/or humanities and with other programs on campus, including the Batten School of Coastal and Marine Sciences, the School of Computing, Data Sciences, & Physics, the Center for Geospatial Analysis, and/or the Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics Program.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D.in Geology, Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).

• Applicants must demonstrate significant graduate education or academic experience in the fields in which they will teach.

• A significant body of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor in climate science, atmospheric sciences, or a closely related field.

• A demonstrated record of securing substantial external research funding and/or leading major, well-funded research programs, with evidence of the ability to develop and sustain an ambitious, externally funded research enterprise at William & Mary.

• Ability to teach compelling courses in Global climate change, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences and other lecture and seminar-style courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching and mentoring students in climate related research, including student participation in scholarly publications and presentations.

• Evidence of a successful record of interdisciplinary research collaborations.

• Experience contributing to academic leadership, curriculum development, and departmental or university service.

• Experience teaching courses in Climate or Atmospheric Sciences and other lecture and seminar-style courses in Earth & Environmental Sciences.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Permanent tenure can be granted only by the Board of Visitors upon a positive recommendation from the President and following the procedures described in the Faculty Handbook. Faculty hired in this position will undergo a tenure review with tenure, if approved, retroactive with the start of their appointment.

Required Supplemental Application Materials: 

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided (“i.e. Resume/Coverletter” upload field). Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload:

• Curriculum vitae;

• Cover letter;

• A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;

• A statement of research interests describing the candidate's major scholarly accomplishments, plans for developing an externally funded research program at William & Mary, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts outlining proof of significant graduate education or academic experience in the fields in which they will teach specified in the position description above. For international hires, a letter of graduate credit hour completion from your graduate school may be submitted if unofficial transcripts are not provided by your university.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Climate and Atmospheric Sciences in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Geology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/geology/ and information on the Environment & Sustainability Program can be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/environment/.  Information on the Global Research Institute, which provides support for this position can be found at https://www.wm.edu/offices/global-research/

Benefits:

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0519 - Professor (Less than 12 months) TE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-11-12

Position Restrictions:

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Applicant Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.

Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.