Associate or Full Professor Position in Societal Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Extremes

How to Apply

The position will be filled at the associate or full professor (tenured) level, beginning Fall 2027.

Applications should include (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) a concise (up to 2-page) personal statement describing your vision and plans for research and teaching; and (4) a list of three names of academic references with contact information. Please do not include letters of recommendation with your application; we will contact references as needed.

Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

To apply, submit application materials in Interfolio, via this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/195496 .

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Job Summary

The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan is seeking applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member to advance social science research and engagement on societal adaptation and resilience to hazards and extremes driven by climate change. We invite applications from candidates working in domestic and/or global context. The position will be filled at the Associate or Full Professor level as part of the University of Michigan Look to Michigan Faculty Expansion Program involving faculty hires in SEAS , Earth and Environmental Science , and Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering .

Specific topics of interest include governance, institutions, and management of societal risks of extreme events; innovative risk and vulnerability assessment; adaptation planning; monitoring and evaluation of mitigation and adaptation strategies; engaged research partnerships; knowledge coproduction or other forms of knowledge-to-action research; policy and program innovation; and attention to equity. We are looking for scholars with research relevant to Environmental Policy and Planning ; Behavior, Education and Communication ; Environmental Justice and/or Sustainability and Development specializations at SEAS.

Candidates must hold a PhD and be an internationally recognized scholar with training in human-environment geography, political science, public policy, applied economics, planning, or a related field. Candidates must have a strong record of transdisciplinary research; scholarly publication; teaching in a multidisciplinary setting; engaged research strategies to generate actionable knowledge, such as action research and co-production for societal impact; and national and international recognition. We are particularly interested in candidates who will help solve real-world sustainability challenges through internal and external partnerships, including by elevating cross-campus interdisciplinary collaborations to attract the funding and partnerships needed for transformative impact.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Develop a widely recognized research program that attracts external funding and contributes to the interdisciplinary mission of the School;
2. Support SEAS's teaching mission at both graduate and undergraduate levels, including mentoring and supervising doctoral and master's students;
3. Contribute to the stewardship of SEAS, the University, relevant professions and society through service, collaboration and engagement.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

284874

Working Title

Associate or Full Professor Position in Societal Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Extremes

Job Title

PROFESSOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Nat Res Envir

Department

Sch for Environ and Sustain

Posting Begin/End Date

10/26/2026 - 6/30/2027

Career Interest

Instructional - Regular
Research