Energy Policy

Energy Policy

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS Tenure Track Faculty Position in Energy Policy The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Energy Policy on the Bloomington campus. Applicants whose training is in one or more diverse disciplines, including economics, law, political science, environmental or physical sciences, or engineering, and whose research focuses on energy policy are invited to apply. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, but a more senior appointment is possible for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Applicants must present evidence of high quality research and an ambitious research program with a public policy orientation, an interest in professional service, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching. The individual selected for this position should be able to teach graduate-level courses in energy policy expertise, as well as serve on doctoral advisory committees. The Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required in an appropriate field before the appointment is completed. SPEA is a multidisciplinary, professional school within Indiana University committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service and to addressing critical issues of public and environmental affairs. SPEA is one of the largest U.S. public affairs school in the nation with more than 70 tenure-track faculty on its two main campuses, Bloomington and Indianapolis. Faculty members teach required and elective courses in programs at the undergraduate, professional masters, and doctoral levels. The school offers degrees in public affairs, environmental science, public health, and arts administration. SPEA graduate programs consistently rank among the best in the country and the environmental policy program has held a number one ranking for many years. A central element in the School’s Strategic Plan is enhancing its capacity in the energy and environmental policy arena. The Center for Research in Energy and the Environment is administered by the School as a campus-wide research center. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vita, complete contact information, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation electronically to speahr@indiana.edu or a hard copy to: David Reingold Associate Dean for the Bloomington Campus SPEA, Room 300 1315 E. Tenth Street Indiana University Bloomington, IN, 47405-1701 Inquires or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to Professor A. James Barnes, Search Committee Chairperson, at barnesaj@indiana.edu. For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups.