Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Global Change Science

The Department of Earth and Environment at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-track, faculty position in Global Change Science to begin in August 2025. We strongly encourage candidates with expertise in fields such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, geological engineering, and geomorphology to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a productive research program, which includes securing external funding and producing peer-reviewed publications. Responsibilities also include mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, teaching and developing innovative courses in geosciences, and contributing service to the Department, College, and Institute. Strong communication skills are essential and community engagement capabilities are desired.

A Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely related field and research experience are required. Qualified candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply. Hiring will be considered at the rank appropriate. Applicants for senior rank (Associate Professor or Professor), preferably will have current or forthcoming extramural research funding transferable to FIU. The successful candidate will hold a primary position in the Department of Earth and Environment in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are strongly encouraged to be associated with one of our Centers or Institutes, these include our Preeminent Programs: the Institute of Environment (https://environment.fiu.edu/) and the Extreme Events Institute (https://eei.fiu.edu). The salary is nationally competitive and commensurate with experience based on appropriate salary survey.

The Department's research is closely aligned with its degree programs, including a Ph.D. in Earth Systems Science and M.S. degrees in Environmental Studies and Geosciences. The potential to conduct collaborative research will be looked at favorably. The Department, with 36 faculty members, has dynamic and growing graduate programs in Earth and environmental sciences supporting over 120 graduate students, as well as a vibrant undergraduate program with 400 B.A. and B.S. students.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 533781 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae that includes information on any past and current extramural funding (agency, amount, grant period, and role), a statement of research accomplishment and plans, and a statement on teaching and student mentoring. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access 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 or protected veteran status.