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Assistant Professor, Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP)
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Position Number: 5769008
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP). The faculty member will join a vibrant community of interdisciplinary scholars at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, support graduate students as part of the M.S. in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy professional degree program and the Ph.D. in Public Affairs program, and maintain a research affiliation with the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. Successful candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop an innovative and socially impactful research portfolio that addresses contemporary questions related to energy or environmental policy.

Applicants may have disciplinary backgrounds in public policy, public affairs, environmental studies, environmental economics, human dimensions, or related fields. We seek candidates working in the areas of U.S. and global environmental policy; food, energy and/or water policy; environmental governance; climate change mitigation and adaptation policy; environmental justice; or related areas. We welcome applications from scholars employing a broad range of methodological approaches with a preference for applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to engaged and interdisciplinary scholarship. Candidates should be able to teach graduate-level courses in policy analysis, environmental decision-making or environmental economics, one methodological course, and a seminar course in their area of expertise.

All candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of employment. Candidates must be committed to scholarly and socially impactful research; provide leadership to established Masters and Ph.D. programs at the Humphrey School; be willing to help prepare students for careers in energy or environmental policy; function collaboratively in a multi- and interdisciplinary environment; and help ensure the long-term capacity of the School as a center of excellence for professional education, service, and scholarship.

The starting date for this appointment is August 25, 2025 or as soon thereafter as possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 6, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications must be submitted online at: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365030

Applications should include curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, a sample of recent research, and a cover letter with a brief account of research and teaching interests and experience. Address cover letter to: Search Committee for Urban and Regional Planning, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, c/o Human Resources, 301-19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455.