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Assistant Professor in Environmental Social Sciences, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (Global Environmental Policy)

Stanford University  ·  School of Sustainability  ·  Stanford, CA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackSustainability

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Assistant Professor in Environmental Social Sciences, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (Global Environmental Policy) Stanford University University Tenure Line Opening at: Jul 24 2026 - 9:00am PDT Closing at: Nov 15 2026 - 11:55pm PST Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Global Environmental Policy within the Department of Environmental Social

Sciences. The scope of the search is broad, and we welcome applications from scholars studying environmental policy issues from the perspective of the quantitative social sciences or related fields, including candidates who have completed or will soon complete their PhD in economics, political science, environmental policy, or data science as applied to environmental policy. The successful candidate will serve as

faculty within the Department of Environmental Social Sciences, at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Application materials need to be submitted online at this LINK. The deadline to submit your application is November 15, 2026. Later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Applications must include: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Contact information for three

reference letter writers 4. Research statement (maximum 2 pages) 5. Teaching statement (maximum 1 page) The Environmental Social Sciences Department, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching

statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. 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

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