Florida Gulf Coast University

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Associate/Full Professor of Environmental Economics, the successful candidate will have expertise in applying economic principles to better understand the drivers behind environmental issues and to estimate the potential impacts of environmental policies or changes in those policies on the economy. The candidate is expected to address pressing issues related to water and the environment in Southwest Florida (e.g., climate change, sea level rise, harmful algal blooms, water supply, changes in land use, environmental justice). This position represents a joint appointment between the Lutgert College of Business and The Water School, with the former serving as the home academic unit.

This position represents a research- and outreach-intensive role. The candidate will be expected to develop a successful research program that disseminates research findings to the region and to the academic community, as appropriate, and to acquire external support. The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing or develop new courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. As a senior member of the faculty, the successful candidate will be expected to serve as a mentor to more junior faculty.

This is a 9-month appointment with summer support, 60% research and 40% teaching-service with a start date of August 2021.