Brown University; Open Rank Position in Global Environmental Social Science and Policy Center for Environmental Studies & Environmental Change Initiative

Brown University announces a search for a social scientist with broad interests in the science and policy of global environmental change. We seek an outstanding researcher with a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration whose strengths will complement and integrate existing research strengths at Brown.  Examples of areas of particular interest include socio-economic aspects of energy, water or land use decisions, energy and climate policy, environmental risk analysis, environmental governance, and climate change adaptation.

Although we would prefer to hire at the senior (tenured) level, this appointment can be at any rank: Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor, tenured in an appropriate department such as in Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology or one of Brown’s area studies departments.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary research programs, teach environmental courses in their area of specialty, and advise undergraduate and graduate students, especially on thesis research projects.  Requirements include an outstanding record of externally funded research and peer-reviewed publication meriting departmental appointment, commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education; and potential for intellectual leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and a current CV to: Search Committee, Center for Environmental Studies, Box 1943, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912-1943.  If you are applying for this position at the rank of Assistant Professor, please have three letters of reference sent to us.  If you are applying at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, please include the names of 5 references with your application.  For further inquiries, please contact Patti_Caton@brown.edu. Applications must be received by November 15, 2011 in order to receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is closed or filled. Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.ed to apply