WLW-ECOS Professor in Residence Program
The WLW-ECOS Professor in Residence program brings distinguished scholars with national or international reputations to ³Ô¹ÏÍø for an academic residency. This prestigious program enables visiting professors to collaborate with FAU faculty on cutting-edge environmental research, mentor students, and contribute to the growth and visibility of ECOS. Professors in residence deliver public presentations, organize symposia or workshops, and build partnerships that advance solution-oriented environmental science.
Positions Available for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Years
Compensation: Negotiated package may include housing stipend, travel stipend, research stipend, and seminar/workshop expenses
Location: Boca Raton campus
Eligibility
- Tenured professor with national or international reputation
- Two letters of support from ECOS-affiliated faculty sponsors
- At least one faculty sponsor must be from the Departments of Biology, Geosciences, or Chemistry and Biochemistry
Application Requirements
- Research proposal
- CV/Academic record
- Two letters of support from ECOS-affiliated faculty sponsors
Selection Criteria
- Academic and career record
- Strength of solution-oriented environment-related research proposal
- Synergies with two ECOS faculty sponsors
Responsibilities
- Deliver public research presentation outlining the goals of residency
- Organize symposium or workshop for faculty and/or graduate students on innovative environmental research, cutting-edge methods, or science translation for real-world applications
- Lead and collaborate with FAU faculty on groundbreaking research project, publication(s) in high-impact journal(s), or grant proposal
- Mentor FAU faculty and students in their development as future researchers and leaders in environmental science
- Build partnerships with local and global organizations to address environmental issues and raise visibility of ECOS
HOW TO APPLY
Submit applications to: ecos@fau.edu with the email subject WLW-ECOS Professor in Residence Application Attached
Questions? Email: ecos@fau.edu
Learn more: ECOS Website: www.fau.edu/ecos
Browse ECOS Faculty: www.fau.edu/ecos/affiliate-members