Candidates should have:

●      A PhD or terminal degree in economics, finance, business, public policy, environmental science, engineering, management, law, or another field relevant to energy. Demonstrated expertise in energy through professional, academic,  or applied work.

●      A strong interest in interdisciplinary energy education.

●      Evidence of excellence in teaching or strong potential to become an excellent teacher.

●      The ability to communicate complex technical, economic, financial, environmental, or policy concepts effectively to students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds.

●      An interest in connecting classroom learning with real-world energy challenges.

Application Requirements

Applications can be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo job # 32821 and must include:

●      A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in the position and how their background would contribute to energy education at the Nicholas School;

●      A current curriculum vitae;

●      A statement describing the applicant’s approach to teaching and mentoring, including courses they would be interested in teaching or developing at Duke;

●      Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available 

●      A statement describing the applicant’s professional practice;

●      Three representative examples of professional practice, scholarship, or other relevant work; and

●      A list of three references who may be contacted later in the search process.

Review of applications will begin November 1, and applications received by that date will be given full consideration. We will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to EadsEnergySearch@duke.edu

About the Nicholas School of the Environment

The Nicholas School of the Environment is committed to developing knowledge and leaders capable of addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Its faculty span the natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, economics, policy, finance, and management, creating a highly interdisciplinary environment for research and education.

The position will be based on Duke University’s main campus in Durham, North Carolina. Duke is a world-class research university with extensive opportunities for collaboration across the Nicholas School, the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Fuqua School of Business, Pratt School of Engineering, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke Law School, and other schools, institutes, and programs.

About the Nicholas Institute

The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University accelerates solutions to critical energy and environmental challenges, advancing a more just, resilient, and sustainable world. The Institute conducts and supports actionable research and undertakes sustained engagement with policymakers, businesses, and communities, in addition to delivering transformative educational experiences to empower future leaders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Reference Checks

Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.

Salary and benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank. The base annual salary corresponds to a nine-month academic-year appointment and can be supplemented with additional summer salary from grants and other sources.  Duke University also offers a comprehensive benefits package; additional information is available through Duke Human Resources — Benefits at Duke.