This position may be a good fit for candidates who have ecology/conservation/natural resources backgrounds (such as an undergraduate degree in those areas) with higher-level expertise in energy policy. A major stumbling block in implementing renewable energy projects (primarily solar and wind) in the desert Southwest is the tremendous amounts of public land (BLM) the government wishes to disturb (and the corresponding impacts to habitat, species of concern, etc) to accomplish these 'green' projects. Progress in finding solutions to these vexing problems would be a large step forward. I am not on the hiring committee so please do not contact me (follow procedures below), but would be happy to answer general questions about the program, etc.
Full advertisement: http://www.higheredjobs.com/institution/details.cfm? JobCode=175462440&aID=584 The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Greenspun College of Urban Affairs invites applications for Assistant Professor of Energy Policy in the School of Environmental and Public Affairs. PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu. ROLE of the POSITION The School of Environmental and Public Affairs at UNLV invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in U.S. (federal and state-level) Energy Policy to start in Fall 2011. The position requires research experience, training, and interest in alternative and/or renewable energy, such as solar. The ideal candidate will possess an interdisciplinary perspective with respect to energy policy, familiarity with a range of energy technologies, and a science foundation allowing for participation in science and public policy initiatives. Candidates should be able to teach science-based energy policy and climate change courses, as well as a 100-level Introduction to Environmental Science course. This position will contribute to campus-wide efforts to promote solar and other renewable energy in the region. Responsibilities include: teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students; contributing to a PhD program; establishing and maintaining a consistently productive program of scholarly publications and grants; and engaging in appropriate department, college, university, and professional service activities. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the appropriate area of specialization from an accredited college or university, but ABDs who will receive their degrees by August 2011 will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong academic record and demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. Scholarly publications, research grants and evidence of teaching experience are highly desirable. SALARY RANGE Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding. APPLICATION DETAILS Submit a letter of interest to include existing SEPA courses or new courses you can teach and discuss how their research focus relates to energy policy, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The review of materials will begin October 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Krystyna Stave, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-2894 or hrsea...@unlv.edu. Application Information Contact: University of Nevada Las Vegas Online App. Form: https://hrsearch.unlv.edu Scott R. Abella Assistant Research Professor School of Environmental and Public Affairs University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-4030 (702) 895-5163 scott.abe...@unlv.edu http://faculty.unlv.edu/abellas2/
