Assistant Professor in Traditional Ecological Knowledge

OverviewWe seek applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability in the field of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (also referred to as Indigenous and local knowledge, Indigenous science, Native science, and related terms) and its relevance to social and environmental sustainability. Topics of interest include the role of fire and Indigenous land stewardship in a changing climate; establishment and management of natural protected areas; conservation and application of wild relatives of crops and animals; ethical and responsible collection and use of socio-ecological data; environmental governance; tribal food and land sovereignty; cultural revitalization for environmental sustainability; and two-eyed seeing, combining Indigenous and Western sciences as complementary ways of knowing. The aim is to develop a research program that bridges Indigenous and Western knowledge systems across Stanford University’s main campus, Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (/"Ootchamin /"Ooyakma) and Hopkins Marine Station.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead a research program that bridges Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.Contribute to teaching and mentoring at both graduate and undergraduate levels in related fields.Collaborate with Stanford campuses and affiliated research preserves and stations to advance the program and its outcomes.Applications Must IncludeCover letterCurriculum vitaeContact information for three reference letter writersResearch statement (maximum 2 pages)Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)Application DetailsThe application deadline is September 30, 2025, 11:00pm PST. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted online at the provided pensation and BenefitsThe expected base pay range for this position is $143,500 - $180,000. The offered pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other factors in line with university policies.Equal OpportunityStanford University 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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities; contact for accommodation needs.ContactFor questions regarding this position, please contact Haley Mees at : 06 Aug 2025 8:10 AM Pacific Daylight TimeApplications Close30 Sep 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25