Assistant Professor, Department of Earth System Science

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Earth
System Science (https://earthsystemscience.stanford.edu). Earth System Science is the
study of the world's air, water, land, and life as an integrated system. Our department is focused on uniting basic and purpose-driven
research to understand how the Earth functions, the many ways it is changing, and the consequences for people and other species. We are
interested in candidates who can contribute to the department's research and teaching priorities. All interested candidates in any area of
Earth System Science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application materials need to be submitted online at this link.
The committee will begin reviewing applications October 1, 2026. Later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search
committee.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three
reference letter writers

4. Research statement (maximum 2 pages)

5. Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)

The
Department of Earth System Science, 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 disability.access@stanford.edu.

The expected nine-month base pay range for this
position is $143,500 - $180,000. 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 general
questions regarding this position, please contact essfacultyaffairs@stanford.edu.


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