Posted 10/30/09
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
School of Public Policy
Faculty Appointments in Energy
Security and Environmental Policy
(multiple positions, rank open)
The School of Public Policy, University of Maryland,
College Park, is building a major program in climate policy
that seeks to integrate energy, security, and environmental
policy considerations. The School seeks to hire leading
scholars working at the junction of these policy areas.
Preference will be given to candidates whose research
includes at least two of them. The School expects make at
least one appointment at the senior (tenured) level and at
least one at the junior (tenure track) level.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must qualify to join the School's faculty as
active teachers and scholars. They should possess a
terminal degree, such as a Ph.D. or its equivalent, in a
relevant discipline, including the Life, Physical and
Social Sciences as well as Engineering and Law.
Applications are welcome from candidates with a
demonstrated interest, expertise, and, preferably,
experience in public policy formulation and implementation.
Those who have recently received a Ph.D. (or expect to
earn the degree before the start of the 2010-2011 academic
year) or who are already established scholars are
encouraged to apply. Appointments are anticipated to begin
in August 2010.
Salary is competitive.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
The Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked
graduate school of public policy and management with a
faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners. The
School offers a Master of Public Policy, degree primarily
for pre-career students, and a Masters of Public Management
degree, primarily for mid-career students. There is a small
and selective Ph.D. program for outstanding emerging
scholars. The School also offers executive (degree and
non degree) programs for career executives in federal,
state, and international agencies. The University of
Maryland is located inside the Washington Beltway, within
thirty minutes of federal agencies, key international
associations, and many non-profit and private policy-
research organizations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application materials should include a letter of interest
describing the candidate's qualifications, a curriculum
vitae, a recent publication or writing sample, a summary of
teaching experience, and contact information for three
references. For best consideration, applications should be
received by November 20, 2009.
Applications should be sent to:
CONTACT: John Steinbruner
Chair
Energy, Security and Environment
Search Committee
c/o Mary Lopez
2101 Van Munching Hall
School of Public Policy
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1821
In addition to these materials, please send the curriculum
vitae and the letter of interest electronically to:
Email: MAILTO:lopezm@umd.edu
As an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, the
School particularly encourages and welcomes applications
from women, minority candidates, and persons with
disabilities.