The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for The Joe D. and Helen J. Kington Professorship in Environmental Change. The department is home to an interdisciplinary group of scientists representing the atmospheric sciences, geosciences, hydrology, and ecology. The Department offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research and teaching strengths synthesize across the various sub-disciplines of the environmental sciences. We also welcome applications from disciplinary scientists with proven records of productive interactions in an interdisciplinary environment.

The Kington Chair supports teaching and research in regional and global environmental change with a mission to preserve and protect the natural world. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the environmental sciences or related scientific sub-discipline (e.g. atmospheric sciences, geosciences, hydrology, ecology), and a demonstrated record of excellence in regional and global environmental change research. The current focus is on regional and global climate change. Possible areas of interest include (but are not limited to) drivers and effects of global-scale changes in the biosphere, climate, and human interactions with the Earth system. The successful candidate will be expected to continue a vibrant research program with strong extramural funding and supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral research associates. Candidates must have exceptional research records and are expected to contribute to our educational mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We encourage prospective candidates to review the Department web site (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/) prior to applying.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa and electronically attach curriculum vitae, cover letter, the contact information of four referees and statement of research interest and statement of teaching philosophy (including a vision for contributing to and advancing the interdisciplinary environmental sciences at UVA). Search on posting 0608875.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Professor Patricia Wiberg, Department Chair, pw3c@virginia.edu or
Professor Herman 'Hank' Shugart, Kington Search Committee Chair, hhs@virginia.edu

Questions regarding the application process in Jobs@UVa should be directed to:

Sally Jackson, Human Resources Generalist, 434-924-7763, sj7g@virginia.edu

Review of applications by the committee will begin January 2, 2011; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.