Social or Behavioral Scientist – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The University of Utah is seeking a Social or Behavioral Scientist for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin in July 2017. The successful candidate must examine the human dimensions of environmental change, as they relate to water and climate change. Research should include theoretically-grounded empirical approaches appropriate within or across social science disciplines. Possible home departments for the hire include: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program (http://envst.utah.edu). More information about this interdisciplinary position and the Society, Water and Climate team can be found at http://www.utah.edu/faculty/swc/ .

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2016, with the position open until filled. Please visit this link for more information about the position and to apply http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/54549 .

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.