Open-rank Faculty Position in Sustainable Development Economics

Description

Open-rank Faculty Position in Sustainable Development Economics

School for Environment and Sustainability

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in Sustainable Development Economics. We seek a candidate whose teaching and research interests focus on development economics and policy analysis, with an emphasis on environment and/or sustainability. The candidate will primarily support teaching and advising in the Sustainability and Development Specialization at SEAS which has core foci in the areas of poverty and inequality analytics, governance and institutions, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs, and transformation science. Importantly, we seek candidates who have interest in and commitment to using applied development economics and policy research designs and methods to contribute to solving real-world environment and sustainability challenges. This work can occur in any topical area, including but not limited to, food systems, health, water resources, urban sustainability, climate change, and land use. The successful candidate may work in any geographical region and use a variety of methodological approaches in their research and policy engagement. They will have demonstrated evidence of interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration and connections with boundary organizations, policy actors, and/or civil society groups and organizations.

 Priority will be given to applicants whose research programs complement or align with one or more current research strengths in SEAS (e.g., geospatial science, food systems, environmental justice, sustainable systems), or who can contribute to further developing cross-unit areas of inquiry and collaboration including global health equity, urban sustainability, decarbonization, demographic transitions, and nature-based solutions. The University of Michigan has a robust and active development economics community; information about our community of scholars is found at https://devecon.umich.edu/.  

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics, applied economics, political science, public policy, sustainability sciences, geography, or a related field. Candidates must have a strong record of scholarly publication, evidence of teaching potential in a multidisciplinary setting, experience with policy and/or stakeholder engagement, as well as activities demonstrating a potential for and/or trajectory towards national and international recognition.

 The successful candidate will be expected to:

1) Develop a widely recognized research program that attracts external funding and contributes to the interdisciplinary mission of the school;

2) Support SEAS' teaching mission at both graduate and undergraduate levels, including mentoring and supervising doctoral and master’s students and leading master’s case based projects

3) Contribute to the stewardship of SEAS, the University, relevant professions, and society through service, collaboration, and engagement.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit application materials in Interfolio, via this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/157082

Applications should include (1) a cover letter (up to 2 pages, single-spaced); (2) CV; (3) a concise personal statement describing your vision and plans for research, teaching, and  engagement (up to 5 pages, single space); (4) a statement that showcases a demonstrated commitment to diversity efforts (up to 1 page, single spaced), and (5) a list of three names of academic references with contact information.

Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

 Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. SEAS hopes to appoint a faculty member to this position to begin Fall 2025.

 About SEAS

SEAS’ mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth’s resources and the achievement of a sustainable and just society. The school contributes new scientific knowledge, visionary leadership, and trained professionals toward that end. The faculty of the school are diverse, with natural scientists, social scientists, engineers, and designe