Assistant Professor of Climate Policy (Accenture Chair)

Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy

Assistant Professor of Climate Policy (Accenture Chair)

The Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in climate policy, whose work relates to the intersection between the public and private sectors. This position fits within the broader Climate Commitment at Duke University, a university-wide, impact-oriented initiative to address the climate crisis by creating sustainable and equitable solutions that place society on the path toward a resilient, flourishing, carbon-neutral world.

Successful applicants should have an established research agenda focused on climate policy, with a background in any of public policy, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, geography, sustainability science, or other related social science disciplines. We may consider advanced Assistant Professors but do not anticipate hiring at a higher rank. Successful candidates are expected to show commitment to undergraduate teaching, and will be expected to teach courses in Sanford’s core curriculum and that complement Sanford and Duke’s current offerings.

The Sanford School includes nearly 70 interdisciplinary full-time faculty and offers an undergraduate major, four 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: (i) a letter of application describing research and teaching interests and experiences, and an explanation of their motivation for joining a policy school; (ii) CV; (iii) Job Market Paper; (iv) a one-page statement describing their teaching philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching, and experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment for their students; and (v) three reference letters. These should be submitted via: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28280

Applications submitted by October 30, 2024, will be guaranteed full consideration. For further information, you may contact Marc Jeuland, search committee chair, at [email protected].

Duke University 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, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.