Professor of Environmental Science (Yale University)

Description The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) invites applications for a Professor in the Practice of Collaborative Solutions, with expertise in the broad area of environmental dialogue and conflict resolution. Professors in the Practice at Yale are distinguished practitioners who demonstrate eminence in the field, sustained accomplishment, and ongoing activity in their area of practice. An initial appointment will be for a 5-year term, renewable upon mutual agreement. The successful candidate will establish an innovative Collaborative Solutions Program (CSP) at YSE that convenes diverse stakeholders in environmental conflicts and engages them in dialogue to build consensus, mediate conflicts, resolve disputes, and develop collaborative solutions at local, regional, and global scales. The CSP can draw on the expertise of faculty at YSE and other departments and professional schools at Yale (e.g., the Yale Law School, School of Management, School of Public Health, etc.), and on other YSE initiatives such as The Forests Dialogue and the Yale Environmental Dialogue, to support their activities. Qualifications Candidates should have expertise in collaborative solutions to environmental conflicts, e.g., endangered species, natural resources (e.g., water, land, forests), energy, climate change, pollution, etc.. Applicants are expected to have an advanced degree in a relevant field, which may include conflict resolution, communication, international relations, law, political science, public administration, sociology, an interdisciplinary degree, or other related field. Applicants with a well-established reputation in conflict resolution are preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to: develop an internationally recognized Collaborative Solutions Program involving Yale students and faculty, teach and mentor graduate students, particularly those in our professional Master’s program, and facilitate dialogues within YSE. Through these activities, the candidate will contribute to a welcoming and vibrant academic environment. Application Instructions Prior to applying, candidates are encouraged to explore YSE’s website and consider how their expertise could complement existing strengths within the School. Applicants should apply online through Interfolio. Consideration of applications will begin September 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please upload: Cover Letter highlighting successful collaborative experiences, Curriculum Vitae, 2-3 page Vision and Plan for a Program in Collaborative Solutions, and 1-2 page statement of teaching interests. Questions about the faculty search process can be directed to deansoffice.yse@yale.edu. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Description

The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) invites applications for a Professor in the Practice of Collaborative Solutions, with expertise in the broad area of environmental dialogue and conflict resolution. Professors in the Practice at Yale are distinguished practitioners who demonstrate eminence in the field, sustained accomplishment, and ongoing activity in their area of practice. An initial appointment will be for a 5-year term, renewable upon mutual agreement.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative Collaborative Solutions Program (CSP) at YSE that convenes diverse stakeholders in environmental conflicts and engages them in dialogue to build consensus, mediate conflicts, resolve disputes, and develop collaborative solutions at local, regional, and global scales. The CSP can draw on the expertise of faculty at YSE and other departments and professional schools at Yale (e.g., the Yale Law School, School of Management, School of Public Health, etc.), and on other YSE initiatives such as The Forests Dialogue and the Yale Environmental Dialogue, to support their activities.

Qualifications

Candidates should have expertise in collaborative solutions to environmental conflicts, e.g., endangered species, natural resources (e.g., water, land, forests), energy, climate change, pollution, etc.. Applicants are expected to have an advanced degree in a relevant field, which may include conflict resolution, communication, international relations, law, political science, public administration, sociology, an interdisciplinary degree, or other related field. Applicants with a well-established reputation in conflict resolution are preferred.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

develop an internationally recognized Collaborative Solutions Program involving Yale students and faculty,
teach and mentor graduate students, particularly those in our professional Master’s program, and
facilitate dialogues within YSE.

Through these activities, the candidate will contribute to a welcoming and vibrant academic environment.

Application Instructions

Prior to applying, candidates are encouraged to explore YSE’s website and consider how their expertise could complement existing strengths within the School.

Applicants should apply online through Interfolio. Consideration of applications will begin September 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please upload: