UW-Madison

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The Department of Geography and the International Studies (IS) Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison seek applications for a joint tenure-track position of Assistant Professor. We are interested in applicants doing innovative research at the nexus of development economics, geography, and environmental studies. We seek candidates who apply economic methods, within a quantitative or mixed methods framework, to evaluate contemporary environment and development issues within particular regions. Topics include the economic dimensions of climate change, urbanization, energy supply and infrastructure, water policy, environmental justice, and extractive industries. Candidates should work in the Global South. Priority regions include but are not limited to Africa, East Asia, or the Middle East.

The successful candidate will contribute to the IS Major's research and teaching on politics and policy in the global economy and develop an introductory-level economics class for the IS undergraduate major that provides students with a critical understanding of the economic approaches that frame international development. Additional undergraduate/graduate courses will include quantitative social science methods and environment-and-development themes of interest to the candidate.

We welcome candidates who bring new perspectives on mentoring and educating students from diverse backgrounds, and value collegiality and collaboration. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.