Assistant Professor of Climate Policy - Marxe School

Baruch College – Assistant Professor of Climate Policy - Marxe School

Job Description:

The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in climate policy or climate impacts assessment, with a preferred focus on energy or transportation. Candidates should demonstrate high promise as a researcher or have evidence of an active research agenda related to climate policy. Faculty will be expected to teach climate-related and sustainability-related courses, as well as one core course, in at least one of these three programs: Master of Public Administration, Master of International Affairs, and Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs.

This position is part of an interdisciplinary cluster of new faculty across the College studying the impacts of climate change. This cluster will strengthen the existing research base at Baruch, contribute to climate-related academic programs and opportunities for students (such as the Baruch/CUNY Climate Scholars Program), increase career opportunities for our graduates, and enhance collaborations across CUNY. Faculty in the cluster are expected to collaborate with one another, a new Data Science cluster, and appropriate centers and institutes.

As a school of Public and International Affairs, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to the function of our school, the preparation of our students; to our scholarly endeavors and to address core problems within our society. We encourage potential applicants to explore the equity work that we are doing as a school, in particular, our statement which explains how we define these terms, and the progress we have made in recent years towards a more inclusive, representative, and equitable Marxe Community: https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/diversefutures/?page_id=330

NOTES:

All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the tri-state area. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

$99,532

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.  We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Planning or a closely related field. Preferences will be given to candidates who can thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, show evidence of research productivity or trajectory, and show a demonstrated ability or interest to teach a diverse student population.

How to Apply: 

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYfirst under Job Opening ID #25565.  You can view and apply for this job in CUNYfirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-of-climate-policy-marxe-school/3CF94EC6B3654F18AE486AD2A7551F57/job/

To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now" below. Candidates should provide:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position Curriculum vitae One recent scholarly publication or paper Statement of scholarship interest (1 page maximum) A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university. (1 page maximum) Reference list with contact information

Closing Date:  

Position will be open until filled, and review of applications will begin December 15, 2022

EEO Statement:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.