Multiple Positions - Patel College of Global Sustainability

University of South Florida

Assistant Professor - Tenure Earning Multiple Positions

The Patel College­­ of Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida is searching for innovative scholars, who want to work within an interdisciplinary team committed to addressing the social, economic and environmental challenges of local and global communities for achieving sustainable development that is just and equitable. The focus of teaching and research is in: Renewable Energy, Water, Climate Change, Food Security, Sustainable Enterprise & Innovation, Sustainability Policy, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Transportation, Sustainable Urbanization, Biodiversity, Coastal & Marine Ecosystems, Environment & Health, Earth System Modeling, and related fields.

Successful candidates will have a PhD (ABDs accepted PhD required by August 1, 2018) in an appropriate field related to global sustainability with a focus on at least two or more areas of global sustainability listed above from accredited reputable institutions with proven ability to work across disciplinary boundaries on innovative projects that move knowledge into practice.

Completed application packet will include a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and updated academic CV. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2017 and short-listed candidates will be invited to campus starting mid-January 2018. Appointments will be effective August 7, 2018.

Teaching/Instructors (Multiple Positions)

The Patel College­­ of Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida is searching for highly-motivated full-time instructors to join an interdisciplinary core faculty. Instructors are sought in fields that include: Renewable Energy, Water, Climate Change, Food Security, Sustainable Enterprise & Innovation, Sustainability Policy, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Transportation, Sustainable Urbanization, Biodiversity, Coastal & Marine Ecosystems, Environment & Health, Earth System Modeling, and related fields. Demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate level with excellent teaching evaluations are required.

Successful candidates will have a PhD (ABDs accepted PhD required by August 1, 2018) in an appropriate field related to global sustainability with a focus on at least two or more areas of global sustainability listed above from accredited reputable institutions with proven ability to work across disciplinary boundaries on innovative projects that move knowledge into practice.

Completed application packet will include a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and updated academic CV. Application due by December 30, 2017 and review of applications will begin shortly thereafter. Appointments will be effective August 7, 2018.

Salary and benefits are highly competitive, depending on experience and qualifications.

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