Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Social Sciences (Environmental Behavioral Sciences) Job at Stanford University- Environmental Social Sciences, Stanford, CA

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  • Stanford University- Environmental Social Sciences
  • Stanford, CA

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Environmental Social Sciences, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Environmental Behavioral Sciences within the Department of Environmental Social Sciences. The scope of the search is broad, and we welcome applications from candidates involved in any aspect of the study of human behavior, human ecology, or human institutions as they pertain to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience. We are particularly interested in scholars working in the structural social sciences, including topics such as social movements, organizations/networks, collective action, political economy, population science. We are also interested in applicants who could teach computational social science for sustainability. Candidates must possess a PhD, JD, or terminal degree in a field relevant to the search by the time of the appointment, an excellent record of scholarly work, and a dedication to teaching. 

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is an interdisciplinary, mission-driven school and we seek scholars who are comfortable forging collaborations across disciplines and departments.

Application packages should be submitted online at this  LINK .  Applications should include:

(1) cover letter that includes the names of 3 referees who can be contacted for letters

(2) curriculum vitae

(3) research statement (up to 3 pages)

(4) a statement of teaching interests (1 page)

We will review applications starting on November 1, 2025 and continue until the search is completed.

The Environmental Social Sciences Department, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability 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 [email protected].

The expected base pay range for this position is:  Assistant Professor: $143,500-$180,000

Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

For general questions regarding this position, please contact Marisa MacAskill at  [email protected] .

Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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