Associate/Full Professor - (School for the Environment)

Job Description

The School for the Environment (SFE) at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for the position of Chair of a new academic department focusing on environmental sciences and sustainability to begin September 1, 2026. We seek an outstanding leader with organizational leadership experience and demonstrated transdisciplinary expertise in topics including but not limited to environmental science and health, climate change, environmental sustainability and management. The Chair will provide visionary leadership to co-create the new department’s mission and vision, emphasizing transdisciplinary collaboration, transparency, and excellence. We seek a candidate with experience as a department chair or other relevant academic/organizational leadership roles who can bring people together to cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration in support of the School’s broader goals.

The recent and future growth within SFE has...