Candidates from different disciplinary backgrounds, including but not limited to economics, public policy, and political science, are invited to apply. We are especially seeking candidates who will support a research-oriented Ph.D. program, and have research expertise in one or more of the following areas, either in the domestic or international environmental policy contexts: water, climate change, natural resources, energy, sustainability, and transportation.

Candidates must present evidence of a high quality and ambitious research program with a public sector orientation, a strong commitment to high quality teaching at the doctoral and Master’s levels, and an interest in professional service applications. The individual selected for this position will be able to teach graduate level courses on environmental policy and serve on related doctoral examination and advisory committees, among other teaching and service opportunities.

SPEA-Bloomington is a world leader in public affairs education, and is among the largest schools of public administration and public policy in the United States. In the 2012 "Best Graduate Schools" reported by U.S. News & World Report, SPEA-Bloomington ranks second, making it the nation's highest-ranked professional graduate program in public affairs at a public institution. SPEA’s environmental policy program has held a number one ranking by U.S. News and World Report for many years. SPEA's doctoral programs in public affairs and public policy are also ranked by the National Academy of Science as among the best in the country.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, a current vita, statements of research and teaching interests, a writing sample, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation through our online application system https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. If there are any questions, please submit to: David Reingold. Executive Associate Dean for Bloomington. SPEA Room 300, 1315 E. Tenth Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-1701 Inquiries or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to search committee chair Sanya Carley at scarley@indiana.edu.

For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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