Baylor University seeks a visionary leader and accomplished scholar to serve as the inaugural Chair of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES). The Chair will play a central role in developing and advancing an integrated vision for research, education, and program expansion aligned with Baylor’s goals as a nationally recognized R1 institution. The Chair will demonstrate a commitment to Baylor's mission
as a Christian research university. The new School, established in June 2026, is being formed through the integration of the Departments of Environmental Science and Geosciences and builds on established strengths across a broad range of earth and environmental systems research and teaching. These include environmental health and toxicology, environmental chemistry, ecosystem and atmospheric modeling, hydrological
and surface processes, biogeosciences, climate and paleoclimate, energy geosciences, environmental law and policy, and solid earth and planetary sciences. Committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, SEES is expanding its academic programs and interdisciplinary collaborations to drive continued growth and impact. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Chair will
provide strategic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leadership in shaping SEES identity, advancing its research and academic programs, and increasing its national and international visibility. The successful candidate will lead SEES during a period of anticipated growth, including the expansion of academic programs and increased interdisciplinary collaboration across Earth and Environmental Sciences, while
supporting a commitment to Baylor’s mission, as is expected for a Christian research university. The Chair will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership to: Develop, articulate, and implement a strategic vision for SEES aligned with Baylor’s priorities as a Carnegie-designated R1 institution Advan
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