Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy - University of Massachusetts Amherst
This is a position in Environmental Policy with emphasis on Human Interactions with Natural Environmental Systems. The ideal candidate will be a scientist whose research focuses on how political, cultural and governmental systems are responding to threats posed by climate change and other forms of environmental degradation. This individual will consider how science feeds management decision-making, including mitigation efforts and alternative resources development, and how policy can be implemented to improve sustainable development and the conservation of natural environmental systems. Possible research areas include but are not limited to the policy and/or social dimensions of: changing ecological systems, land use change, adaptive responses to climate change, green infrastructure, urban ecology, and integrated water resources management. The applicant’s experience should demonstrate the ability to work across disciplinary lines in the social and natural sciences and the potential to attract external funding. Previous teaching experience at a university level is desirable. A Ph.D. in a field related to Environmental and/or Natural Resources science with a strong emphasis on environmental policy, and/or integrated human-environmental systems is required. Applicants from social-science fields with a connection to environmental policy are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION: Earliest start date is September 1, 2011. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2010. The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals, a statement of teaching goals including specific proposals for courses, and the names, addresses and contact information of three references to: Search Chair Environmental Policy Search Committee Department of Environmental Conservation Holdsworth Natural Resources Center University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003 (413) 545-2665
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