Assistant Professor of Environment & Sustainability (Climate Social Sci) at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Number:

F0A71W

Assistant Professor of Environment & Sustainability (Climate Social Sci)

The Environmental Science and Policy program promotes multidisciplinary education and research to produce active and literate environmental citizens, leaders, and problem solvers. We emphasize the value of integrating knowledge and approaches from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional schools to generate a holistic understanding of environmental issues and policy making, while simultaneously stressing the need for in-depth training in at least one environmental discipline.

The Environment & Sustainability Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in the Environment & Sustainability Program and a department within the social sciences. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. We are interested in individuals with research expertise in the social scientific dimensions of climate change, broadly construed.Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills toregularly teach the core environmental policy making course in the Environment & Sustainability Program and teach compelling courses on the social dimensions of climate change that complement and extend the program's curriculum.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline that explores the social scientific dimensions of climate change, such as anthropology, economics, environmental studies, political science, or sociology at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research is preferred. Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.

3KA000 Environmental Science Studies

William & Mary

10/03/2024

11/15/2024

12/03/2024

No

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at

https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching interests that speaks to potential course contributions to the Environment & Sustainability Program and how a course on environmental policy making might be taught. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in environmentally focused classes in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, November 15, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none