Stanford University
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Social Sciences (Environmental
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
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.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching in Environmental Behavioral Sciences, with a focus on sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience; collaborate across disciplines and departments within the Doerr School of Sustainability; contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate programs; engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and foster an open and respectful environment.
Qualifications
PhD, JD, or terminal degree in a field relevant to the search by the time of appointment
Excellent record of scholarly work
Dedication to teaching
Broad scope in Environmental Behavioral Sciences with interest in human behavior, human ecology, or human institutions relating to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience; familiarity with structural social sciences (e.g., social movements, organizations/networks, collective action, political economy, population science); ability to teach computational social science for sustainability (preferred)
Application materials
Cover letter that includes the names of 3 referees who can be contacted for letters
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (up to 3 pages)
Statement of teaching interests (1 page)
We will review applications starting on November 1, 2025 and continue until the search is completed.
Application packages should be submitted online at this LINK.
About Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability 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.
Equity, Inclusion, and Accommodation 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 disability.access@stanford.edu.
Compensation The expected base pay range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $143,500-$193,000
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.
Questions For general questions regarding this position, please contact Marisa MacAskill at mmacaskill@stanford.edu.
Application timeline Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time; Applications close: 01 Nov 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
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Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching in Environmental Behavioral Sciences, with a focus on sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience; collaborate across disciplines and departments within the Doerr School of Sustainability; contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate programs; engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and foster an open and respectful environment.
Qualifications
PhD, JD, or terminal degree in a field relevant to the search by the time of appointment
Excellent record of scholarly work
Dedication to teaching
Broad scope in Environmental Behavioral Sciences with interest in human behavior, human ecology, or human institutions relating to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience; familiarity with structural social sciences (e.g., social movements, organizations/networks, collective action, political economy, population science); ability to teach computational social science for sustainability (preferred)
Application materials
Cover letter that includes the names of 3 referees who can be contacted for letters
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (up to 3 pages)
Statement of teaching interests (1 page)
We will review applications starting on November 1, 2025 and continue until the search is completed.
Application packages should be submitted online at this LINK.
About Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability 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.
Equity, Inclusion, and Accommodation 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 disability.access@stanford.edu.
Compensation The expected base pay range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $143,500-$193,000
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.
Questions For general questions regarding this position, please contact Marisa MacAskill at mmacaskill@stanford.edu.
Application timeline Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time; Applications close: 01 Nov 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
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