Sustainability & Social Science Professor (Asst/Assoc)

MANRRS; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Science & Sustainability. We seek a collaborative social scientist focusing on human dimensions of sustainability, including natural resource management, environmental conservation, and governance.

The candidate will develop an externally funded research program and teach undergrad and grad courses such as Leadership for Global Sustainability. PhD in a relevant social science field is required by appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD by appointment date in a social science field relevant to sustainability.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching or designing courses related to environmental sustainability at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated potential for or success in securing external funding to support research.
• A record of high-quality research and publication in relevant fields.
• Methodological expertise across quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, computational, spatial, or other rigorous social science approaches.

Responsibilities

• Research (50%): Develop and maintain a robust, externally funded research program focused on the human dimensions of sustainability.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across campus and with external stakeholders such as natural resource agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Teaching (50%): Teach 2–3 courses per academic year relevant to Environmental Conservation & Society, including FREC 2554 Leadership for Global Sustainability.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental service.

Education

PhD in social science related to sustainability

Job description

Virginia Tech invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Science & Sustainability. We seek a collaborative social scientist focusing on human dimensions of sustainability, including natural resource management, environmental conservation, and governance.

The candidate will develop an externally funded research program and teach undergrad and grad courses such as Leadership for Global Sustainability. PhD in a relevant social science field is required by appointment.