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School of International Service
American University
Washington, DC
Global Environmental Politics
Assistant Professor
The School of International Service (SIS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor in the field of Global Environmental Politics. Start date is August 2008.
Global Environmental
Politics is one of eight fields within the School of International Service.
The field offers a wide range of courses and supports research in environmental
affairs in a transnational context. At the undergraduate level,
the field provides a foundation in global environmental issues and environmental
thought. At the graduate level, the field administers two Masters
programs aimed at promoting a more sustainable world: Global Environmental
Policy (GEP) and Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRSD),
a dual degree program with University for Peace in Costa Rica. Both
programs provide advanced study of international environmental policy-making,
sustainable development and environmental ethics. Ideal candidates
will teach and advise students in both of these programs as well as
at the undergraduate level, conduct research in the broad field of global
environmental politics, and participate in school and university governance.
We are seeking candidates with practical as well as theoretical expertise in environmental affairs. Candidates’ research may focus on any aspect of global environmental politics. Areas of specialization may include: environment and development; international environmental cooperation; corporate sustainability; transnational environmental justice; global sustainability; and geopolitics of environmental protection.
Candidates should:
- Hold a Ph D or equivalent degree in a related discipline
- Have a record of research excellence and commitment to an on-going, productive research program
- Have proven teaching and mentoring ability
Applications should include:
- a letter describing research and teaching interests and relevant professional or field experience
- a curriculum vitae
- three letters of reference
- evidence of teaching effectiveness, including sample syllabi
- a writing sample
Send these materials
to: Chair, GEP Faculty Search Committee, School of International Service,
American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8071.
For full consideration, please apply before October 15th.
An EEO/AA University. The University is committed
to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
School of International Service
American University
Washington, DC
Global Environmental Politics
Faculty Position,
Rank Open
The School of International Service (SIS) invites applications for a faculty member, rank open, in the field of Global Environmental Politics. Start date is August 2008.
Global Environmental Politics is one of eight fields within the School of International Service. The field offers a wide range of courses and supports research in environmental affairs in a transnational context. We are seeking a seasoned scholar or practitioner to take a leadership role within the field. Ideal candidates will have a mature research agenda, a strong record of teaching and advising, and willingness and ability to participate in school and university governance.
We are seeking candidates
with practical as well as theoretical expertise in environmental affairs.
Candidates’ research may focus on any aspect of global environmental
politics. Areas of specialization may include: international environmental
policy, sustainable development, transnational environmental ethics,
climate change politics, environmental design or environmental economics.
Candidates should:
- Hold a Ph D or equivalent degree in a related discipline
- Have a record of research excellence and commitment to an on-going, productive research program
- Have proven teaching and mentoring ability
Applications should include:
- a letter describing research and teaching interests and relevant professional or field experience
- a curriculum vitae
- three letters of reference
- evidence of teaching effectiveness, including sample syllabi
- a writing sample
Send these materials
to: Chair, GEP Faculty Search Committee, School of International Service,
American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8071.
For full consideration, please apply before October 15th.
An EEO/AA University. The University is committed
to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
