Tenured Professor in Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard University – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Position Details TitleTenured Professor in Environmental Science and EngineeringSchoolHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesDepartment/AreaEnvironmental Science and EngineeringPosition DescriptionThe John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University seeks applicants for a tenured rank position in Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), in the field of atmospheric chemistry, with emphasis on modeling and remote sensing. The expected start date is July 1, 2026. The successful applicant will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels in ESE and in the new proposed Energy, Climate, and Environment (ENCE) concentration. Harvard SEAS provides a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to work with students and colleagues from diverse fields, including strong connections with departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the professional schools.Basic QualificationsCandidates are required to have a doctorate in an appropriate field of engineering or atmospheric science.Additional QualificationsCandidates are expected to have demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research in ESE and ENCE. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to SEAS, the University, and wider scholarly community.Special Instructions Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal. Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026 and conclude when the position is filled. Required documents:1. Cover letter2. Curriculum Vitae3. Teaching/advising statement (describing your philosophy and practices as well as your approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas)4. Research statement5. Service Statement (describing your efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., your department, institution, and/or professional societies.)
Harvard University is committed to fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive and experience a sense of inclusion and belonging. Community members are encouraged to model our values of integrity, responsible mentorship, equity, and excellence no matter where they are.

To support this commitment to our values of inclusion and excellence, the external finalist for this position will be required to complete a conduct questionnaire – specifically regarding findings of violation, on-going formal complaint investigations, or formal complaint investigations that did not conclude due to the external finalist’s departure concerning: harassment or discrimination, retaliation, sexual misconduct, bullying or intimidating/abusive behavior, unprofessional relationship, or misconduct related to scholarship, research, teaching, service, or clinical/patient care.

Harvard will also make conduct inquiries to current and former employers of the external finalist regarding such misconduct. To facilitate these inquiries, Harvard requires all external applicants for this position to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to release information for external applicants” as part of their application. If an external applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and, as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.Contact InformationEster Ramirez, Administrative Coordinator for Academic OperationsContact Emaileramirez@seas.harvard.eduSalary Range$174,000-$420,000 for tenured rank.

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as experience, training or qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.Minimum Number of References RequiredMaximum Number of References AllowedKeywordsEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Research
4. Authorization to Release Information
5. Service Statement
6. Teaching/Advising Statement

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