The UMN Humphrey School seeks applications for a tenured faculty position at the associate professor level in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP). The faculty member will join a vibrant community of interdisciplinary scholars at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, maintain a research affiliation with the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (CSTEP), and support graduate students in the M.S. in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS-STEP) professional degree program, the Ph.D. in Public Affairs program, and the certificate program in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership.
Successful candidates must demonstrate their ability to sustain and grow an innovative and socially impactful research portfolio that addresses contemporary policy questions related to water resources, sustainable agriculture, or the nexus of food-energy-water issues. Research portfolios that apply sustainability science, environmental governance, institutional, environmental justice, and indigenous studies approaches are particularly of interest. We welcome applications from scholars employing a broad range of methodological approaches in their research, with a preference for applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to community-engaged and interdisciplinary scholarship.
This search is for candidates at the associate professor rank. Candidates should demonstrate a nationally or internationally recognized research program, a consistent record of high-quality publications, significant success in securing external research funding, and a record of excellent teaching and service.
All candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of employment. Salary will be commensurate with experience, but will be in the range of $122,000 – 142,000. The starting date for this appointment is August 31, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Applications should include their curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, a sample of recent research, a research statement, and a cover letter with a brief account of research, teaching, and impact.
Applications must be submitted online and will be reviewed beginning December 8, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
