The Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University seeks to hire a tenure-line, senior (Associate or Full) faculty member in the area of climate policy, in particular an environmental social scientist or climate policy scholar, broadly defined. The successful candidate will join a growing set of faculty at Duke focused on climate as part of Duke’s Climate Commitment. Further, this search complements another search at Sanford, for a junior, tenure-line faculty member in climate with a focus on the intersection between the public and private sectors. We may consider advanced Assistant Professors but we do not anticipate hiring below the rank of Associate Professor. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses in Sanford’s core curriculum and in their area of specialization, along with electives that increase Sanford and Duke’s climate offerings.

The ideal candidate has academic training and a track record of research, teaching, and mentoring in intersections of climate change and public policy from local to regional, transnational, or global perspectives. A successful applicant could have a background in any of public policy, political science, sociology, anthropology, geography, economics, sustainability science, or other related social science disciplines, as well as experience working in climate policy. Applicants must have a PhD, in a relevant discipline, with demonstrated capacity for strength in scholarly publication, teaching, and public engagement.

The Sanford School includes nearly 70 interdisciplinary full-time faculty and offers an undergraduate major, five Masters programs, and a Ph.D. program. The Sanford School houses several research centers and offers degree-related programs and opportunities in Washington, DC, China, Scotland, London and Geneva. More can be found at https://www.sanford.duke.edu.

Duke University and The Sanford School of Public Policy are strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence throughout our research, teaching, and service activities. A diverse faculty – defined broadly as representing a wide range of identities, lived experiences, and perspectives – is a prerequisite for excellence and is essential to driving innovation within our scholarly community. To achieve these goals, it is essential that all members of the community feel valued and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community are expected to uphold these values, and we seek to hire faculty who are passionate about increasing the participation and success of individuals from all different backgrounds and communities. 

Candidates should submit: a letter of application describing research and teaching interests and experiences; a statement on fostering equitable, inclusive learning-and-research environments; a CV; a writing sample; and the names and contact information for three references (though we do not expect to ask for letters until we get to a short list). These should be submitted via: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28183

Applications submitted by September 30th will be guaranteed full consideration. For further information, you can contact Alex Pfaff, search committee chair, at alex.pfaff@duke.edu.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, race, religion, (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.