Asst, Assoc or Full Professor: Sustainable Land Use, Conservation & Justice

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a faculty member for a position in Sustainable Land Use, Conservation & Justice. The role requires a PhD and focuses on research and teaching in land use, environmental justice, and community engagement. Responsibilities include developing research programs, teaching courses, and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates should have strong qualitative research skills and a commitment to social justice. This is a full-time position based in Madison, WI.
About the position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a faculty member for the position of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Sustainable Land Use, Conservation & Justice. This role is designed for a scholar with a transdisciplinary approach and strong qualitative research skills, focusing on the intersections of land use, conservation, and social justice. The successful candidate will contribute to the Nelson Institute's mission of advancing environmental stewardship and social justice, particularly in relation to environmental and racial justice, and will engage in community-based research methods.

Responsibilities
• Develop a robust research program that examines pathways to sustainable and equitable land resource management and agricultural practices.
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• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on topics such as land use, environmental or social assessment, food system sustainability, environmental humanities or political ecology.
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• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to bridge the gap between theory and practice in environmental management.
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• Engage with academic and wider publics to inform policy development and community engagement strategies.

Requirements
• PhD in Geography, Anthropology, Planning and Landscape Architecture, Rural or Environmental Sociology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Humanities, or closely related fields, by the start date of the position.
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• Demonstrated expertise in research methods relevant to community-based research, qualitative methods, and/or human and socio-ecological systems.
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• A strong potential record of scholarship, with publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, scholarly manuscripts, (or exhibitions) is essential.
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• Excellent teaching skills and experience in classroom settings with students from diverse social and economic backgrounds and multiple disciplines preferred.
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• Commitment to interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration and public outreach.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with community-engaged or community-based research methods.
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• Familiarity with Indigenous-led approaches to land management.
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• Global perspectives in environmental studies.

Benefits
• Generous insurances and savings accounts
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• Retirement benefits
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• Sick leave