Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Climate and Energy Studies

Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a full-time instructional (non-tenure-track) appointment in the broadly defined area of climate and energy studies, to begin July 1, 2025. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. A Lecturer appointment may be for up to 3 years, and a Senior Lecturer appointment may be for up to 5 years. There are no limits on reappointment, provided there is successful performance and curricular need. The primary duties of this position include (1) teaching applied-science and science-policy courses in the topical areas of energy resources and technologies, (2) teaching courses in topical areas of climate-change impacts and mitigation strategies, and (3) advising a limited number of undergraduate senior-essay and senior-thesis projects in the departments of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Studies, or other departments in Yale College, depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.   

We seek candidates with backgrounds that complement the existing strengths of the EPS Department and the University. Evidence of teaching aptitude is desirable, and research experience that informs the candidate’s teaching is welcome. While this position is fully instructional during the academic year, the successful applicant may develop a self-directed, externally funded research program with committed effort during the summer months, and will have access to technical and academic resources within the University. A secondary appointment in a research faculty rank would be granted to accommodate summer effort committed to external awards.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire. Appointment at the rank of Senior Lecturer requires at least six academic years (or the equivalent) of full-time teaching experience, along with fulfillment of additional criteria outlined at https://fas.yale.edu/faculty-appointments-promotions/documents-resources/criteria-lecturer-track.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application (~1 page), (2) a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications, and (3) a statement of interests in teaching, mentoring, and broader impacts (2-3 pages). Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, efforts to strengthen academic communities, and other positive societal benefits. While broader impacts may include efforts to promote diversity, the statement is not required to focus on this topic. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded. Applications should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/153571. Applications that arrive before October 31, 2024 will receive full consideration. For information regarding the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, visit our web site at http://earth.yale.edu. Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to Laura Myer, Chair’s Assistant (laura.myer@yale.edu) or Professor Jeffrey Park (jeffrey.park@yale.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.