Assistant Professor Energy Resources Economist - College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

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About College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

Founded in 1911, ESF is the nation's oldest and one of the most respected academic institutions dedicated to building a sustainable future and the study of the environment. The College's main campus is in Syracuse, New York and it has regional campuses and field stations throughout Central New York, and in New York's Thousand Islands and Adirondack Mountain regions. ESF consistently earns high academic, research, and sustainability rankings in Forbes, Peterson's Guide, The Princeton Review, The Washington Monthly, US News and World Report, and other national college ratings and guidebooks.

Job Description:

Assistant Professor- Energy Resources Economist

The SUNY-ESF Department Sustainable Resources Management (http://www.esf.edu/srm/) invites applications invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, starting in the Fall of 2024. We seek individuals who will advance research and teaching in renewable energy economics.

The ideal candidate would engage in applied research to understand the effects of energy policy choices on potential and existing energy resources, the integration of energy sources into the landscape, the creation of closed-loop energy systems, energy security, the circular economy, and potential impacts of energy choices on the environment, disadvantaged communities, and human health. The selected candidate will be able to leverage and collaborate with the extensive lifecycle assessment, technoeconomic, policy, and feedstock and supply chain research already underway through existing campus initiatives. Some of these initiatives include: the Bioeconomy Development Institute (https://www.esf.edu/bdi/index.php), the Climate and Applied Forest Research Institute (https://www.esf.edu/cafri-ny/index.php), and other ongoing ESF research. It is expected that the selected candidate will conduct empirical and transdisciplinary research in renewable energy economics, markets, and regulation, including bioenergy and biofuels economics, energy and carbon markets, and energy market regulation.

Responsibilities:

Up to three undergraduate courses per academic year: Renewable Energy Finance and Analysis; Energy Markets and Regulation; and Project Management or other courses based on the needs of the program.

Starting Salary: $75,000 - $78,000

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in economics, finance, energy regulation, or related field by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of publications in respected journals in the field and successful grant writing.

• Demonstrated capability as a teacher and mentor of both undergraduates and graduate students.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in research, teaching and service activities.

Additional Information:

About the College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, New York, a dynamic and diverse community with plentiful natural, cultural, and civic opportunities. "The Places Rated Almanac" ranks Syracuse among the top 10 percent of "Best Places to Live." Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes, Syracuse is within easy travel to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Toronto as well as the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains. SUNY-ESF is one of eight colleges and universities located in Onondaga County. The Syracuse University campus is immediately adjacent to SUNY-ESF, and SUNY Upstate Medical University is located within easy walking distance.

The ESF campus provides a rich array of curricular and co-curricular experiences with our main Syracuse campus just southeast of downtown Syracuse and our regional campuses stretching from southern Onondaga County to the Adirondacks. The Syracuse area, location of our main campus, is home to many cultural events, museums, state and local parks and numerous festivals throughout the year along with a growing downtown in the city of Syracuse. Onondaga County provides a variety of neighborhoods including urban, rural and suburban with strong schools, affordable housing and supportive communities.

Central New York is also home to numerous hospitals and medical facilities including SUNY Upstate Medical University, the St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, the VA Hospital of Syracuse, and Crouse Hospital with all providing unique specialty areas to support the needs of the community.

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The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse community that promotes equity and inclusion for all its members. Diversity that arises from differences such as, but not limited to, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, or religious traditions is central and indispensable to the institutional excellence and mission of the College.

ESF is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). https://www.suny.edu/prodig/

SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted online and should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 1-2 page statement of research interests and experience (4) a 1-2 page teaching statement and (5) a 1 page statement addressing how the candidate will contribute to SUNY ESF's Inclusion Diversity and Equity goals. References will be requested if you are selected as a finalist.

Application Deadline: Applications for all positions will be accepted until the position is filled. For optimal consideration applications should be submitted by February 29, 2024.