Associate Director Sustainability and Climate

Roles and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out impactful research, teach courses related to the candidate’s research field, contribute to core courses and/or electives in public sector management and leadership, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School.
1. Teaching & Curriculum Development
Course Development: Designing and updating courses related to climate policy, environmental sustainability, and related fields (e.g., environmental economics, climate science, sustainable development).
Lecturing & Mentoring: Delivering lectures, leading seminars, and guiding students through complex topics, helping them understand the global, political, and socio-economic dimensions of climate change.
Student Supervision: Supervising graduate and PhD students’ research projects, theses, and dissertations, often providing guidance on climate policy analysis, sustainability frameworks, and environmental justice.
Assessment & Feedback: Designing assignments, exams, and other assessments, and providing constructive feedback to help students grow academically.
2. Research & Scholarly Activity
Conducting Research: Engaging in independent or collaborative research on climate change, sustainability, adaptation strategies, renewable energy, and other related topics.
Publishing: Writing and publishing research papers, books, or articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the academic literature on climate policy.
Securing Funding: Seeking research grants and funding opportunities to support their research projects, often working with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Presenting Findings: Presenting research findings at conferences, symposia, or public forums to share insights with academic peers, policymakers, and the general public.
3. Policy Engagement and Advocacy
Advising Policymakers: Engaging with governments, international organizations, NGOs, and corporations to influence and guide climate policy development.
Public Engagement: Participating in discussions, writing op-eds, or providing expert commentary on climate change issues through media, conferences, or public speaking engagements.
Sustainability Consulting: Offering expertise on the implementation of sustainable practices, green technologies, and climate mitigation strategies for businesses, government agencies, or communities.
4. Service to the Academic Community
Committee Work: Serving on university committees, contributing to academic governance, and shaping institutional policies around climate education and sustainability.
Collaboration: Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research and teaching, promoting sustainability in other fields (e.g., urban planning, economics, engineering).
Peer Review: Reviewing academic papers, grants, or conference submissions for academic journals or funding agencies.

Desired candidate profile

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in economics or an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in environmental science/engineering and economics with a track record of research on environmental and sustainability topics.
Strong Research Record: A proven ability to conduct high-quality, impactful research in areas such as climate policy, environmental governance, sustainable development, climate economics, and adaptation strategies.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Demonstrated ability to engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with scientists, policymakers, economists, and industry leaders.
Publications: A strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in top academic journals, books, and reports related to climate policy and sustainability.
Research Funding: Experience securing research grants and funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, or international organizations.
Policy Influence: A track record of influencing or advising on climate policy, either through direct consultancy, governmental roles, or collaborations with international organizations.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Record: Experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on courses related to climate policy, sustainability, environmental economics, or related fields.
Curriculum Development: Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and relevant course materials that integrate climate science with policy analysis and sustainability practices.
Mentorship: Experience in supervising and mentoring graduate students and PhD candidates, with the ability to guide research projects and foster intellectual growth.
Pedagogical Expertise: Familiarity with modern teaching methods and technology, including blended learning, online teaching, and interactive classroom environments.