Assistant Professor Position in Climate and Energy Policy

The Fletcher School at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Climate and Energy Policy, beginning on July 1, 2025. 

We seek candidates whose research addresses climate, energy, and socioeconomic development, focusing on global, national, or sub-national levels. The ideal candidate will have a well-established research agenda in climate policy, demonstrate strong scholarly productivity, and show potential for securing external funding. We highly value teaching excellence, service, collaboration, and inclusiveness, and we welcome candidates from interdisciplinary backgrounds, such as public policy, international relations, environmental studies, business, development studies, and political economy, alongside traditional disciplines like political science, economics, sociology, and law. 

The successful candidate will teach courses on international energy policy and climate policy, along with an additional course related to their expertise. They will also supervise 3-7 master’s capstone projects annually and co-supervise Ph.D. students. The appointed faculty member will have the opportunity to join Fletcher’s Center for International Environment & Resource Policy (CIERP) and the Climate Policy Lab (CPL). 

The Fletcher School is a leading independent graduate school of global affairs, with an interdisciplinary faculty of around 35 members, offering multiple Master’s and Ph.D. programs. With students from 75 countries, we encourage candidates who can advise and mentor this diverse graduate community. Fletcher also houses several research centers and offers opportunities to engage with global affairs and interdisciplinary research, with potential for work on overseas campuses. 

Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to meaningful scholarship in climate policy, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in top academic journals, and show excellence in teaching within a diverse, cross-disciplinary environment. Furthermore, they should exhibit potential to develop an externally funded research program that engages with diverse stakeholders. 

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in a related field such as Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Political Economy, Economics, Law, or Development Studies.
• Proven ability to conduct significant research and publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Capacity to translate research into practical, policy-relevant teaching.
• Ability to supervise and mentor graduate students in an interdisciplinary context. 

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, a writing sample, three letters of reference (submitted by referees), and any available teaching evaluations by clicking the 'Apply' button

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Alnoor Ebrahim at Alnoor.Ebrahim@tufts.edu, with Jamie Sharken (Jamie.Sharken@tufts.edu) copied. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tufts University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to become an anti-racist institution. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. For more information, visit Tufts OEO.

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