Explore Academic Positions at Harvard Tenure-Track Professor in Biodiversity, Conservation, or Land Surface Processes Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Title Tenure-Track Professor in Biodiversity, Conservation, or Land Surface Processes School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The Department of Organismic and
Evolutionary Biology, and The Department Human Evolutionary Biology Position Description The Departments of Earth and Planetary Science, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, and Human Evolutionary Biology seek to appoint a tenure-track professor who conducts foundational research in the broadly defined areas of biodiversity, conservation, and/or land surface processes using remote sensing, AI and other advanced
techniques. Candidates in allied disciplines, or who are engaged in cross-disciplinary research, are encouraged. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding individual who will establish an innovative research program and teach both undergraduate and graduate students.In Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, tenure-track positions are untenured. Basic Qualifications A doctorate or
terminal degree in a field of science related to land surface processes, biodiversity, conservation or related disciplines is required by the time the appointment begins. Additional Qualifications Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired. Special Instructions To be considered for this appointment, please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal
(https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2026; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.1. Cover letter2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching/advising statement (describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas)4.
Research statement5. Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., the candidate’s department, institution, and/or professional societies.6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the
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