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Associate Professor/Professor (Open Rank), Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi)
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An Industrial Engineering Professor teaches foundational industrial engineering ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$93,832 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The University of Chicago invites applications for multiple faculty positions (tenured associate or full professor) from scholars who will make significant contributions to Climate Systems Engineering. The University is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) with multiple faculty hires addressing solar geoengineering, open-system carbon removal such as enhanced weathering, and interventions to limit loss of glacial ice. We seek individuals who will lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to their field and to this research initiative. Applications are welcome from all relevant academic disciplines, including physical and biological sciences, social sciences, engineering, and humanities, for tenured faculty positions at the ranks of tenured Associate Professor and/or Professor. Applications are welcome from scholars who have not previously worked on climate systems engineering and from scholars who focus on the physical or social risks of Climate Systems Engineering. Appointments will be made in an appropriate primary department based on field, with secondary appointment(s) in another unit possible. Research on Climate Systems Engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond their discipline; the University's culture is highly collaborative. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Qualifications Doctoral degree. Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research. Application Instructions The following materials are required: A cover letter, A curriculum vitae, A statement of research (up to 5 pages) that describes how you plan to integrate research on climate systems engineering into your overall research trajectory, A statement of teaching philosophy and experience. The following additional materials may be requested: Names and contact information of three individuals who can provide confidential letters of recommendation. Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago academic careers website: https://apply.interfolio.com/176474. Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2025, and will continue until all positions are filled. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account