Lecturer, Complex Social Environmental Systems

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred) in environmental and/or social science fields and one to three years of teaching social-environmental systems in higher education. Ideal candidates will have an interdisciplinary lens, strong knowledge of SES frameworks, and experience applying SES frameworks to sustainability challenges either in the classroom or in practice.

Successful candidates will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills; engaging presentation and teaching skills; exceptional organizational skills; and a positive track record of team teaching and collaboration. We seek candidates with a flexible, open-minded, and collaborative mindset and an ability to navigate and innovate in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will have a track record inspiring and supporting students; developing and implementing new programs or curriculum; and taking initiative to achieve agreed-upon goals.

We seek candidates from a range of social-environmental systems fields and topics with expertise in characterizing, understanding, and intervening effectively in complex SES. Specific areas may include knowledge of frameworks, models, and tools for working within SES; sustainable development; decision-making under uncertainty; multi-actor collaboration including working with Native communities and underserved populations; and transformative systems change and leadership concepts. Of particular interest are candidates with both theoretical and practical background working in SES to achieve sustainability objectives, as well as candidates with understanding across a variety of thematic areas, including water, energy, food, urban planning, or health. Candidates may have experience in teaching, research, curriculum development, or practice.

Salary Range

The expected base pay range for this position is $79,000 -$104,000 per annum. 

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Initial appointments of the lecturer will be made for a term of one year beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. We seek a candidate who can start on or before April 1, 2024 in order to collaborate with colleagues during spring quarter. We are flexible on the start date which may range from March to June 2024. This is a twelve-month appointment, renewable based on strong performance and programmatic needs. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. Please include with your application a CV or resume, a cover letter that includes a statement describing your teaching, research and/or practical experience in social-environmental systems. Application review will begin on February 8, 2024.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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