Global Professor (Yangling, China)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

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Apr 04, 2025

Global Professor (Yangling, China)
Posting Number	req21821
Department	Environmental Science-Res
Department Website Link	https://envs.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Outside of US
Address	USA
Position Highlights	We are currently recruiting a Global Professor in Environmental Science, with expertise in one or more of the following fields of study: statistics and data analysis, science writing, and microbiology. This hire will be located at the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) Micro-campus B.S. program in Environmental Science in Yangling, China. The University of Arizona's (UA) International Office and the Department of Environmental Science (ENVS) entered into an agreement with NWAFU to develop and offer a micro-campus B.S. degree program in Environmental Science at NWAFU that was initiated in September 2020. This UA International micro-campus program is delivered by six UA faculty "on the ground" at NWAFU in Yangling. The program includes 60 units of coursework taught by UA Faculty (in English), providing the core Environmental Science curriculum. The remaining ca. 105 units (prerequisites, general education classes, and elective courses) are offered by NWAFU faculty. The program leads to a joint UA-NWAFU degree, including a B.S. in Environmental Science from UA. As one of the top universities in China, NWAFU is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms for teaching and research. It is located in Yangling, a beautiful town of 300,000 people, located 80 kilometers west of (and connected by high-speed train to) the provincial capital city Xi'an, the oldest prefecture capital in China, and home to 12 million people. While the focus of these positions is on instruction, opportunities exist for developing research programs in collaboration with UA and/or NWAFU faculty. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated ability to inspire, engage, and motivate students. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit talent.arizona.edu
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with UA and NWAFU faculty to develop a program that leverages existing strengths on both campuses. Teach ca. 18 units of environmental science coursework to NWAFU-based undergraduate students per year.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related field. Prior experience in STEM instruction, particularly in environmental science or a related field of study. The ability to meet the specifications of the UA/NWAFU memorandum of understanding (i.e., prior teaching experience), and the conditions set forth by the Chinese Ministry of Education (i.e., candidates should be a native English speaker).
Preferred Qualifications	Two years' experience in the design, development, and teaching of quality courses at the college/university level. Experience communicating in Mandarin Prior experience working overseas.
Rank	Professor
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$80,000-$85,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/1/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Prof. Ken Smith Professor of Practice ENVS/NWAFU Micro-campus Director ckensmith@arizona.edu OR Prof. Joan Curry Interim Department Head, Environmental Science curry@ag.arizona.edu
Open Date	2/13/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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