Assistant Professor - Sustainable Energy Transitions & Climate Justice

Assistant Professor - Sustainable Energy Transitions & Climate Justice

Norman, Oklahoma

The Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma (OU) seeks an innovative scholar at the assistant professor level whose research encompasses sustainable energy transitions and climate justice. The ideal candidate will employ social science and policy research aimed at advancing just energy transitions. We value transdisciplinary, team-based, convergent research, and/or community-engaged scholarship and research oriented to social action.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a PhD in Geography or a related discipline. The successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a vigorous, independent research program, to teach in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability (the standard load is 2-2), and to contribute to mentorship and advisement for students in our growing graduate program.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit a letter of interest clearly identifying to which position you are applying, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three people who can serve as references (with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers). The cover letter may address examples of the candidate's approach to research, teaching, and service to include contributions to research, past instructional and mentorship experiences, and plans/goals for teaching at OU. Please submit all these materials in one file to apply.interfolio.com/136051 . Screening of applications will begin on February 15, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled.

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Job Requisition Number 136051