Assistant Professor, Public Policy — Energy & Climate

Regional Studies Association; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Political Science, focusing on Public Policy. An international or comparative policy perspective is welcome but not required.

The successful candidate will develop a robust teaching and research program in energy, climate, and environmental policy. The ideal candidate will have potential for publishing in top journals, excellence in teaching at graduate and undergraduate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by July 1, 2027.
• Developing or established research agenda in public policy.
• Research emphasis in energy, climate, environment or related policy areas.
• Record of publishing in top-tier journals and presses.
• Excellence or potential for excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Excellence or potential for excellence in teaching graduate-level public policy courses.
• Excellence or potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate-level policy courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust teaching and research program in public policy.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in energy, climate, environment or related policy areas.
• Publish research and contribute to external grant activity.
• Participate in department and college service and mentorship.

Skills

Grant writing

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or related field

Developing/established research agenda in public policy

Energy/climate/environment policy emphasis

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Political Science, focusing on Public Policy. An international or comparative policy perspective is welcome but not required.

The successful candidate will develop a robust teaching and research program in energy, climate, and environmental policy. The ideal candidate will have potential for publishing in top journals, excellence in teaching at graduate and undergraduate