The Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Area (STEP) at the Humphrey School is inviting applications for a two-year visiting faculty position. The visiting faculty would be responsible for 9 credits of teaching in each of two academic years as well as mentoring graduate students, and engaging in the life of the school through participation on an appropriate school committee. The faculty member would have access to paid graduate research assistants and the opportunity to work with PhD students in Public Affairs or other University of Minnesota degree programs. The candidate should also contribute to research and scholarship in energy or environmental policy.
Roles/Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities would include one or more core courses in our masters level public affairs curriculum such as introduction to policy analysis, statistics for public affairs, GIS, data visualization, public finance, or policy evaluation. The candidate would teach additional courses in energy/environmental policy based on their expertise. This could include graduate level courses in environmental economics, environmental justice, climate policy, energy policy, food and agricultural policy, water policy, technology policy, or conservation policy. Candidates should demonstrate capacity to engage practitioners and the public in research, education, and outreach activities and be passionate about preparing students for careers in public affairs.
The starting date for this appointment is August 24, 2023 or as soon thereafter as possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Eligibility
- Candidates without a PhD will be considered only with significant professional experience relevant for training professional students in public affairs.
Benefits
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Application Details
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- A PDF of one or more recent publications or working papers
- Names and contact information for three references.
The complete application should be sent to:
Search Committee for Science, Technology, Environmental Policy Area,
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, c/o Human Resources,
301-19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455.
