Associate Professor / Professor (Open Rank) – Climate Systems Engineering (CSEi)

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions from scholars who will make significant contributions to Climate Systems Engineering. The University is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) with multiple faculty hires spanning open-system carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods, and interventions to limit the loss of glacial ice. We seek individuals who will lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to their field and to this research initiative.

Applications are welcome from all relevant academic disciplines, including physical and biological sciences, social sciences, engineering, and humanities at the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor. We welcome applications from scholars who have not previously worked on climate systems engineering and from scholars who focus on the physical or social risks of Climate Systems Engineering. Appointments will be made in an appropriate primary department based on field, with secondary appointment(s) in another unit possible.

Research on Climate Systems Engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond their discipline; the University’s culture is highly collaborative.

These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

•  Doctoral Degree
• Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research.

The following materials are required:

• A brief cover letter,
• A curriculum vitae,
• A statement of research plans (up to 5 pages) that describes how you plan to integrate research on climate systems engineering into your overall research trajectory,
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience.

The following additional materials may be requested:

·         Names and contact information of three individuals who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.

·         Sample publications.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Job’s website: https://apply.interfolio.com/195886

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and continue until all positions are filled.

Base salary ranges, by rank:

• Associate Professor: $130,000 - $165,000
• Professor: $155,000 - $210,000

These base salary ranges are for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. These positions may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.