Assistant or Associate Professor, Environment/Energy Policy, KAIST


The Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy (STP) at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We are particularly interested in candidates who focus on energy and environmental policy. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, environmental law, energy governance, climate change politics, and biodiversity. We are seeking highly qualified candidates trained in environmental studies, energy studies, political science, sociology, law, economics, business management, anthropology, and science and technology studies (STS).

Ph.D or equivalent must be in hand prior to appointment, which may begin as early as in the fall of 2014. The starting date is negotiable. The successful candidate is expected to teach three courses per year (two courses at the Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy and one course at the Graduate School of Green Growth.)

Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, please send the following application materials to Jin Yeong Park, Administrative Coordinator, the Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy, at sciencepolicy@kaist.ac.kr .

1. Cover letter describing research and teaching interests
2. CV
3. One or two writing samples (e.g., publications or dissertation chapters)
4. List of three referees.
5. Transcripts (from undergraduate and graduate schools)

Questions may be addressed to Professor Buhm Soon Park, Search Committee Chair, at parkb@kaist.edu. For information about STP, please visit http://stp.kaist.ac.kr.

KAIST is a leading university in South Korea and committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, and gender perspectives to the KAIST community.