Description
Teach undergraduate and graduate environmental science; lead an externally funded research program; mentor students and junior colleagues; and provide service and leadership to the department, university, and profession.
- • Prepare and deliver advanced lectures, seminars, and experiential learning activities in environmental science topics such as climate change, toxicology, hydrology, and sustainability.
- • Evaluate and grade students’ coursework, labs, field reports, and exams.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate research, internships, and teaching assistants.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, research opportunities, and careers.
- • Direct thesis and dissertation research and chair graduate committees.
- • Oversee laboratory and fieldwork, ensuring research quality and safety compliance.
- • Develop syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials.
- • Lead curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous course improvement.
- • Compile, administer, and grade examinations or supervise TAs who do so.
- • Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and other required records.
- • Select textbooks, software, and procure laboratory and field equipment.
- • Maintain regular office hours for advising and mentoring.
- • Lead a sustained, externally funded research program in environmental science.
- • Write competitive grant proposals and manage sponsored project budgets.
- • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
- • Stay current with advances by reading literature, engaging colleagues, and attending conferences.
- • Collaborate on interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives.
- • Serve as program coordinator or committee chair and perform related administrative duties.
- • Participate in student recruitment, outreach, and graduate admissions.
- • Provide professional consulting or expert advice to government, NGOs, or industry.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees and task forces.
- • Review manuscripts, serve on editorial boards, and review grant proposals.
- • Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and lab personnel.
- • Advise student organizations and clubs in environmental science.
- • Write letters of recommendation for students and trainees.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
