Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor: Sustainable Land Systems

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a faculty member for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, focusing on sustainable land systems. The position involves developing a research program, teaching courses, and collaborating with stakeholders for sustainable land management. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, research expertise, and teaching experience. The role is full-time and based in Madison, WI.
About the position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a socio-environmental scholar for a faculty position in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. This role focuses on sustainable land systems, emphasizing a transdisciplinary approach that integrates land systems science, environmental economics, and agroecology. The successful candidate will develop a competitive research program, engage in teaching, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to promote sustainability and equity in land resource management.

Responsibilities
• Develop a robust research program that examines pathways to sustainable and equitable land resource management.
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• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on land systems science, quantitative methods, environmental monitoring, and/or social-ecological systems.
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• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to bridge the gap between theory and practice in environmental sustainability.
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• Engage with relevant stakeholders to inform policy development and community engagement strategies.

Requirements
• PhD in Environmental Economics, Agricultural or Resource Economics, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field by the start date of the position.
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• Demonstrated expertise in research methods such as causal inference, environmental monitoring, land resource economics, and/or community-based research.
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• Strong record of scholarship, with publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
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• Instructional experience preferred, with a record of teaching excellence strongly desired in a diverse classroom setting.
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• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and public outreach.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in engaging diverse publics, landowners and managers, and local and Indigenous communities.
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• Experience with land use modelling, applied econometrics, machine learning, supply chain analysis, life cycle assessment, and climate economics.

Benefits
• Negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.
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• Ongoing and renewable appointment type.
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• Access to research infrastructure and funding for collaboration.