University of Central Florida

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The University of Central Florida is seeking applicants for an Associate/Full Professor position in environmental/ecological economics in the Department of Economics, College of Business Administration. We seek candidates with a strong record of interdisciplinary research in modeling and empirical analysis related to coastal systems and coupled human-natural systems such as estuaries, watersheds, and other near-shore marine habitats. Specific research interests could include: natural hazards, risk and insurance; ecosystem services valuation; climate change and adaptation; economic and social dimensions of water and coastal systems; and environmental policy analysis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or related discipline from an accredited institution.

The successful candidate will become a core faculty member in the Sustainable Coastal Systems Cluster at UCF (http://ucf.edu/research/coastalsystems) and must demonstrate a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and publication, have demonstrated an ability to perform high-impact and high-demand research, and develop a program that will lead to strong extramurally-funded research and national/international recognition. Other cluster members will be active research leaders in the interdisciplinary fields of ecological modeling, ecosystem services, ecological engineering, coastal planning and emergency response, ecological policy, and coastal political geography.

Faculty in these interdisciplinary positions will be expected to strengthen both their tenure home department as well as the Sustainable Coastal Systems cluster. Both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup are expected with these five new positions. Each new faculty member will have a unique interdisciplinary mentoring team to foster intellectual breadth and to facilitate integrative capacity to strengthen the success of the cluster.

Candidates must apply on-line at http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/46933 (Position #38660) and attach the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for three professional references. In the research statement, candidates should include descriptions of their successful interdisciplinary research collaborations and how their current and future research can contribute to the cluster’s overall interdisciplinary objectives. For further information, contact Professor J. Walter Milon, email: jmilon@ucf.edu; office phone: 407-823-1881.

The University of Central Florida is the nation’s second-largest university with more than 61,000 students. For more information, visit http://ucf.edu. UCF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.