Assistant Professor (Education) in Environmental Economics and Policy

Job title:

Assistant Professor (Education) in Environmental Economics and Policy

Company

London School of Economics and Political Science

Job description

As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.Department of Geography and EnvironmentAssistant Professor (Education) in Environmental Economics and PolicySalary is competitive and not less than £64,552 pa inclusive of London allowance. The salary scales can be found .We are searching to recruit an Assistant Professor (Education) in Environmental Economics and Policy to join a world-renowned group of Environmental Economists and Environmental Policy experts in the Department of Geography and Environment, which is one of the leading geography departments in the world and enjoys very strong international student demand across a wide range of graduate and undergraduate programmes.This post is on the Education Career Track, a career track LSE introduced for academic staff whose primary responsibility is education. The post-holder is expected to possess expertise in the field of Environmental Economics and Policy or related discipline to a demonstrably high level and have a PhD in a relevant field.The post-holder is expected to have evidence of a strong track record in teaching and evidence of a track record in student mentoring and pastoral care. They should have the ability to teach research methods and Environmental Economics and Policy at the Undergraduate level.A commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students as well as a commitment to working as part of a team and assisting in the smooth running of the Department and its teaching programmes is essential.An Assistant Professor (Education) in Environmental Economics and Policy will also be expected to contribute to and improve the department’s provision of experiential learning (e.g., field trips) and so experience in managing experiential learning activities is desirable.The post-holder is anticipated to contribute to developing an effective learning community in the department, in line with the ambitions outlined in the School’s LSE 2030 strategy, while contributing to course-level leadership and the department’s administrative and collegial activities.The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include occupational pension scheme, a collegial environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.For further information about the post, please see the , and the .If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please emailThe closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16 February 2025 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Expected salary

£64552 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:04:57 GMT

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