Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental ...

Overview Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Social Sciences (Environmental Behavioral Sciences) Institution Stanford University Job Type Tenure-track Assistant Professor Location Stanford, CA How to Apply Assistant Professor in Environmental Social Sciences, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Environmental Behavioral Sciences within the Department of Environmental Social Sciences. The search is broad and we welcome applications from candidates involved in any aspect of the study of human behavior, human ecology, or human institutions as they pertain to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience. We are particularly interested in scholars working in the structural social sciences, including topics such as social movements, organizations/networks, collective action, political economy, population science. We are also interested in applicants who could teach computational social science for sustainability. Candidates must possess a PhD, JD, or terminal degree in a field relevant to the search by the time of the appointment, have an excellent record of scholarly work, and a dedication to teaching. The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is an interdisciplinary, mission-driven school and we seek scholars who are comfortable forging collaborations across disciplines and departments. Application Materials Cover letter that includes the names of 3 referees who can be contacted for letters Curriculum vitae Research statement (up to 3 pages) Statement of teaching interests (1 page) Application packages should be submitted online at the provided LINK. Applications will be reviewed starting on November 1, 2025 and continue until the search is completed. Timeline & Values The Environmental Social Sciences Department, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and Stanford University value faculty who foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may include in their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact . Compensation The expected nine-month base pay range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $143,500-$180,000. The pay offered will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, years since terminal degree, training, field or discipline, departmental budget, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Contact & Links For general questions regarding this position, please contact Marisa MacAskill at . Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close: 01 Nov 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time Original job posting: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17