Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Sustainability Science and Innovation

Job Description Summary

The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) at Bentley University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Sustainability Science and Innovation, to begin July 1, 2025. We define sustainability science broadly to include areas in energy, natural resources, the built environment, environmental science, sustainable product design, the circular economy, and natural, applied, and industrial ecology, among others.

We are seeking a dynamic scholar to bridge the gap between sustainability science and its practical applications in the business world. The ideal candidate will be a mid-career professional who will help shape and support our growing programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional education at the intersection of business and sustainability. The candidate should have existing industrial and/or NGO external partners and would be encouraged to maintain and further develop such partnerships. We seek an engaged colleague committed to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration and leadership within the NAS department and the university. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in our undergraduate Sustainability Science major and in graduate programs, and to contribute to our executive and professional education offerings. The teaching load for this position will be five courses per year after an initial phase-in period. 

 

NAS is at the forefront of driving innovation and shaping the future through our three key areas of emphasis: Sustainability Science, Health Industries, and Psychology. Our cutting-edge programs provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between science, technology and society. This position also aligns with the growing focus on innovation outside the NAS department as well. Bentley University is making significant investments, as part of its strategic plan, in the areas of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate would be strongly encouraged to drive innovation internally and contribute their experience and leadership to these efforts. 

 

Bentley University is committed to the teacher-scholar model, where teaching, scholarship, service, and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change. 

 

Teaching Responsibilities: 

 
The primary teaching focus will be developing and delivering courses that emphasize the science of sustainability and how it interfaces with the business environment. Courses will primarily target undergraduate students, with potential opportunities to contribute to graduate and executive education programs. Teaching responsibilities include: 

• Designing and teaching courses on core sustainability science topics, such as: ecological systems, conservation science, climate science, renewable energy, water management, and sustainable agriculture 

• Developing courses that apply sustainability science to business, exploring topics such as: sustainability strategies, life cycle analysis, quantitative methods for sustainability assessment, and science-based emissions reduction targets 

• Creating interdisciplinary courses that integrate sustainability science with business principles, potentially covering areas like: the circular economy, environmental risk assessment for business, sustainable materials, the