We seek candidates with evidence of teaching excellence, experience with engaged learning around sustainability issues, and a research focus that includes sustainability-related behavior change—individual or organization  al—with expertise in social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors affecting sustainability-related behavior. Training in sociology, social psychology, anthropology, geography, or related fields are welcome.  Fellows will teach two courses per semester, including student opportunities for on-campus research and community-engaged learning.  The appointment offers a $45,000 salary and a yearly allowance of $1000 for research/travel.  Applicants must have the PhD in hand by August, 2016.

Please send vita, description of research interests and sustainability-related experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and names and contact information for three referees to: Dr. Peggy Barlett, Search Chair, Department of Anthropology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA  30322, using this address: sustfellowsearch@emory.edu (electronic submission preferred).  Application review will begin in early February, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Applied Research:
  • Lead or assist applied research in the following areas: health impact assessment in planning; healthy communities metrics; student mentoring across sectors; parks and recreation; food systems
  • Assist with development of technical assistance tools and trainings
  • Contribute to and promote communications about research products
  • Plan and lead meetings to update and receive feedback on projects under RA’s responsibility
  • Research and writing assistance on other projects as assigned
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with staff in the Planning and Community Health Center and other APA staff to identify, develop, and submit proposals for new projects
  • Collaborate with staff and members to develop and support a healthy communities interest group
  • Work with staff across APA departments to research and write articles for APA media outlets, develop and moderate conference sessions, participate in the enhancement of web resources, and help develop digital library resources
  • Provide assistance with planning and executing events including national conference, webinars, group trainings, and regular meetings among project staff
  • Submit proposals to and present at conferences, meetings, and other venues

Required qualifications

• Graduate degree in Planning
• Training and/or work experience in public health
• Training and/or work experience in project management
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate tasks using processes that are collaborative, transparent, fair, and efficient
• Two years of work experience
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically for site visits, meetings, and trainings

This full time, exempt position is based in APA’s Washington, DC office.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter with subject RA – Health to aricklin@planning.org. Please limit your cover letter to one page.