Faculty Position in Environmental Economics

The Georgetown Environment Initiative, the McDonough School of Business, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences invite applications for a joint tenure-track faculty position in environmental economics, starting in Fall 2022. This new hire is part of a broader cluster of faculty recruitments complementing existing expertise in the areas of environment and sustainability at Georgetown University.

This position is a tenure-track/tenured position with open rank. Applicants must have or be near completion of a Ph.D. or similar terminal degree in economics or other related field at the time of hire. We seek applicants who have a strong academic background and are dedicated to producing research of excellent quality in the area of environmental or ecological economics. Candidates should also have demonstrated teaching excellence in related topics. Experience in course and/or curriculum development and innovation is expected. 

About the Georgetown Environment Initiative 

The Georgetown Environment Initiative (GEI) is a University-wide effort to advance the multidisciplinary study of the environment and sustainability in relation to society, scientific understanding, sound policy, and the complex challenges we face as stewards of the Earth. The core values of the GEI reflect a commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, Jesuit ideals of service to others, and stewardship for our environment. For more information about the Institute, please visit our website https://environment.georgetown.edu

About the Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business

Located in Washington, D.C., Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business offers unparalleled access to the world's business, policy, and thought leaders. The school, which attracts faculty and students from around the world, is committed to providing a transformational educational experience, preparing students to become principled leaders with a global mindset and to be in service to business and society. The school's undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized programs provide solid grounding in all the core management disciplines, with an emphasis on the global, ethical, and political environment of business. For more information about McDonough School of Business, please see https://msb.georgetown.edu/

About the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Georgetown's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences brings 200 years in education and formation to building programs that respond to the needs of our changing world. The School  hosts institutes and offers doctoral, master’s and certificate programs using a variety of interdisciplinary tools and perspectives on issues encompassing the humanities, social sciences, health, education, communication, technology and science. For more information about the School, please check https://grad.georgetown.edu 

Application Procedure

All applications should be submitted electronically by Interfolio at  http://apply.interfolio.com/94615. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, published and working papers, a diversity and inclusion statement, research and teaching statements, as well as the names and contact information for three references. The application deadline (for submitting all application materials, including reference letters) is November 30, 2021 or until the position is filled.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.