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Global Professor (Yangling, China)

University of Arizona

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United States, Arizona, Tucson

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Aug 04, 2025

Global Professor (Yangling, China)
Posting Number	req22564
Department	Environmental Science-Res
Department Website Link	https://envs.arizona.edu/
Location	Outside of US
Address	USA
Position Highlights	The Environmental Science department at the University of Arizona is looking for a Global Professor in Environmental Science, with expertise in teaching two existing courses entitled "Environmental Essentials (ENVS 210)" and "Careers in Environmental Science (ENVS 195)". This hire will be located at the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) Micro-campus B.S. program in Environmental Science in Yangling, China and be for one Chinese Academic semester starting at September 1, 2025 and end at January 20, 2026. 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. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; 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 click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Collaborate with UA and NWAFU faculty to teach courses in a program that leverages existing strengths on both campuses. Teach ca. 9 units of environmental science coursework to NWAFU-based undergraduate students per semester.
Minimum Qualifications	Have earned a PhD in Environmental Science, or closely affiliated field by the start date of the hire. 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	Experience in the design, development, and teaching of quality courses at the college/university. Experience communicating in Mandarin. Prior experience working overseas.
Rank	Professor
Tenure Information	Global (NTE)
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 - Limited Benefits
Rate of Pay	$40,000
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	9/1/2025
Expected End Date	1/20/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Marcel G. Schaap, PhD Professor, Environmental Physics mschaap@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/7/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and a Teaching Statement.
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