Cornell University, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

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Wold Family Professorship in Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University is searching for a geoscientist to be the next Wold Family Professor of Practice/Teaching Professor in Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability. We seek candidates with significant experience in the energy, mineral resources, and/or environmental industries. Preferences will be given to candidates who can establish connections with potential employers and teach translation skills for professions in the sectors of energy, mining, and resource management. The appointment is a half-time academic year position on a 5-year term (renewable). The position is ideally suited for an individual seeking flexibility for external commitments, and who is eager to engage in innovative education of the next generation of global leaders in this field.

Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability will require the continuing supply of energy and minerals, discovered and delivered responsibly. The Wold Family Professor will be expected to connect our department with the private sector, and teach a course potentially including capstone classes with industry connections. We prioritize candidates able to develop new field-based educational experiences that align with professional-sector employment priorities. Teaching and mentoring should focus on helping students develop practical skills needed to understand the challenges related to the environmental, mineral or energy resources, and the approaches required to achieve sustainable management of resources in the future. The Wold Professor will also have the opportunity to contribute to the initiation and growth of an industry consortium by recruiting new industry members, matching industry projects with research groups, advising students on industry projects, and contributing to the consortium symposium and activity report.

The appointment will be as a non-tenure Professor of Practice or Teaching Professor, as appropriate. An MS for Professor of Practice or PhD for Teaching Professor, and at least 5 years of work experience with the private or public sector, is required. Teaching experience is preferred. Applicants should submit the following: a curriculum vitae, statement of professional experience in the industry, summary of teaching experience and interests (e.g., geological field methods, ore deposits, mineralogy, sedimentology, stratigraphy, energy resources, geophysics), and complete contact information for at least three professional references. All materials must be submitted online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30605. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, for a nominal start date of mid-2026, with review beginning on November 15, 2025.

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For further information, contact Dr. Geoffrey Abers (abers@cornell.edu).

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

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The appointment will be as a non-tenure Professor of Practice or Teaching Professor, as appropriate. An MS for Professor of Practice or PhD for Teaching Professor, and at least 5 years of work experience with the private or public sector, is required. Teaching experience is preferred. Applicants should submit the following: a curriculum vitae, statement of professional experience in the industry, summary of teaching experience and interests (e.g., geological field methods, ore deposits, mineralogy, sedimentology, stratigraphy, energy resources, geophysics), and complete contact information for at least three professional references. All materials must be submitted online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30605. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, for a nominal start date of mid-2026, with review beginning on November 15, 2025.