Assistant Teaching Professor of Environmental Policy
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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Policy
Florida International University in Miami, Florida is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental Policy in the Department of Earth and Environment. Duties and responsibilities include 90% teaching and 10% service, including: (1) teaching four, 3-credit courses per semester in topics such as environmental policy, sustainability, resource management; and (2) assisting the Department, College, and University by serving on committees, mentoring students, serving on student organizations, as well as providing service to the broader community. Applicants will have the opportunity to develop new courses based on their expertise and policy curriculum needs of the department.
The position requires a Ph.D. in any area of social science with a focus on environmental policy and sustainability issues or a closely related field. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for summer teaching.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536891 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by March 29th, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process