The Curriculum for the Environment and Ecology at UNC is seeking an Assistant Professor in Environmental Economics or Environmental Economic Policy.
Department: Environment and Ecology
Type of Appointment: Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty
Position Category: Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty
Recruitment ID: 2501768
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2012
Position Summary:
The Curriculum for the Environment and Ecology invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in Environmental Economics or Environmental Economic Policy, with a preference for candidates with teaching and research interests in the economics of ecosystem services and/or energy. The Curriculum is a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences. It offers graduate degrees in Ecology, a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Approximately 30 full-time students are enrolled in the graduate program, and there are approximately 400 majors at the undergraduate level. Students in the program benefit from a close working relationship with the UNC Institute for the Environment which offers a number of opportunities for experiential education, including operation of field study sites. Students pursuing undergraduate degrees may select from several concentrations, including Environment and Health, Ecology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Decision-making, Environment and Culture, and Environment and Natural Resources. More detail about the Curriculum and the Institute may be found at www.cee.unc.edu and www.ie.unc.edu.
Education Requirements:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy or a related field with demonstrated expertise and interest in environmental economics.
Qualifications and Experience:
The Curriculum seeks outstanding candidates who show promise of excellence in both teaching and research. The successful candidate will have his or her primary appointment in an appropriate department within the College of Arts and Sciences, most likely Economics, Public Policy, or Geography. One half of the normal teaching and service load in the home department will be devoted to needs of the Curriculum, including service on committees, teaching graduate and undergraduate classes, and supervision of graduate students in the Curriculum.
Special Instructions:
To apply, candidates should use the electronic submission website at http://jobs.unc.edu/2501768 Submit the following materials electronically: cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements. Include a list of four persons from whom letters of recommendation can be requested for applicants who are included on an initial short list. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011.
Contact:
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, please contact Anne Schwarz, Human Resources Manager, 919-962-2064, anne.schwarz@unc.edu.
