Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies – Oregon, United States

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Job no: 532108

Work type: Faculty – Tenure Track

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Social Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science

Department: Environmental Studies Program
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Application Deadline

November 15, 2022; position open until filled

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

• Current CV
• Research statement (2 page limit)
• One writing sample, teaching statement (2 page limit)
• Representative syllabi
• a statement of contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (1 page limit) addressing the following: (1) Your understanding of inequities in academia faced by historically under-represented or disadvantaged groups, (2) Evidence of successful research, mentoring, teaching, or outreach aimed to reduce barriers for under-represented or disadvantaged groups, and (3) specific plans for how you could contribute to our goal to create a diverse and inclusive community through current campus programs or new activities, or through national or off-campus activities.

  Please also include the names and contact information for three professional references.

  Position Announcement

  The University of Oregon’s Environmental Studies Program, situated within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people, invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Ecological Economics, to begin in Fall 2024.

  We seek a scholar specialized in the transdisciplinary field of Ecological Economics studying the interactions of human economies and societies with the broader ecosystems that support life on Earth and with expertise in diverse methods at the interface between the social and natural sciences.

  We are open to candidates adopting various methodological approaches and working at any or multiple social-ecological scale(s) in any social-ecological system. But research areas are expected to have direct relevance to underrepresented and vulnerable populations, broadly defined, and ideally be oriented towards the participation of and collaboration with local and Indigenous communities, tribal nations, and policy makers.

  Special consideration will be given to candidates with a strong commitment to issues of equity and environmental justice whose scholarship focuses on core concepts in Ecological Economics including but not limited to ecological limits, social-ecological systems, sustainability and degrowth, multiple knowledge systems, and diverse valuation approaches.

  We will give special consideration to candidates who are committed to collaborative scholarship, transdisciplinary, and innovative research with potential for societal impact. We seek candidates who engage in teaching that addresses current sustainability-related issues, that offers innovative pedagogy, and/or that links to existing ENVS experiential learning, such as the Environmental Leadership Program.

  We particularly welcome applications from scholars who are from populations historically underrepresented in the academy, and/or who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

  This position will be integrated with the newly formed Environment Initiative, an area of strategic investment at the University of Oregon. The Environment Initiative focuses the intellectual energy and work of faculty, students, and community partners on efforts to create a just and livable future through transdisciplinary research, teaching, and experiential learning.

  Department or Program Summary

  The Environmental Studies Program has a long-standing commitment to inter- and transdisciplinary scholarship and teaching addressing all aspects of socio-ecological relationships. It includes faculty and students from across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional schools. Environmental Studies has successful PhD and Master’s degree programs and offers popular undergraduate majors.

  The Environmental Studies Program relies on the expertise, sensitivity, and commitment of an inclusive faculty to enhance diversity, seek equity, and create a welcoming environment that respects differences in culture, age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation.

  More information about the Environmental Studies Program can be found at: https://cas.uoregon.edu/envs

  Minimum Requirements

• PhD in discipline relevant to the transdisciplinary field of Ecological Economics, including but not limited to environmental and geo-sciences, ecology, policy and planning, environmental sociology, political ecology, law, engineering, applied economics, anthropology, political science, geography, feminist economics, sustainability science, and other interdisciplinary fields relating to environmental studies
• expertise in diverse methods at the interface between the social and natural sciences
• research with direct relevance to underrepresented and vulnerable populations, broadly defined

  Preferred Qualifications

• Research oriented towards the participation of and collaboration with local and Indigenous communities, tribal nations, and policy makers
• commitment to issues of equity and environmental justice whose scholarship focuses on core concepts in Ecological Economics
• collaborative scholarship, transdisciplinary, and innovative research with potential for societal impact.
• teaching oriented towards current sustainability-related issues, innovative pedagogy
• Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds.

  About the University

  The University of Oregon is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Information on the Division of Equity and Inclusion and its goals can be consulted at Equity and Inclusion (VPEI).

  The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body, as well as campus-wide efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive community. The UO’s beautiful, 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 175,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a mild and pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.

  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532108/assistant-professor-of-environmental-studies