Assistant Professor of Geography

The Department of Geography and Environment at the George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning as soon as Fall 2027.

We seek an environmental scientist, physical geographer, or earth-system scientist whose research advances understanding of climate and environmental change and human interactions with the Earth system. Areas of interest may include biogeography, climatology, water resources, ecosystem and land-surface processes, and coupled human-environment systems. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine field research with quantitative and geospatial approaches and who will develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate and/or graduate courses each semester in environmental science and physical geography, advise and mentor undergraduate and MS students, and contribute to the department's Environmental and Sustainability Science and Geography programs. As a highly collegial department, we expect faculty to contribute actively to departmental life through advising, governance, program development, and other shared responsibilities, as well as through service to the university, the profession, and the broader community.

Applicants must have a PhD in geography, environmental science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants must have demonstrated research or teaching experience using field and quantitative methods or geospatial methods.

The successful applicant will be eligible for GW's comprehensive benefits package including employee medical insurance. For benefits details please see https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs

The Department of Geography and Environment brings together geographers and environmental scientists studying relationships between the physical environment and human activity. The department has particular strengths in geospatial analysis, field methods, and climate and environmental change and is home to undergraduate and graduate programs in geography, environmental and sustainability science, and GIS. Located in Washington, D.C., GW provides exceptional opportunities for collaboration with federal agencies, NGOs, and research institutions. GW is a Carnegie R1 research university.

Application Procedure: Please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/129037, uploading the following documents:

Review of applications will begin November 12, 2026and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.