Eads Professor of the Practice in Energy

Position Description

The Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applications for the Eads Professor of the Practice in Energy (open rank: Assistant, Associate, Full). We seek an outstanding teacher and practitioner with expertise in energy systems and their interactions with the environment, economy, and society.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Nicholas School’s teaching and educational programs in energy, with particular emphasis on preparing students to understand and address the rapidly evolving challenges facing energy systems. The candidate will also be affiliated with the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability and engage in activities with decision-makers in the public and private sector. While we are particularly interested in energy finance experience, we welcome candidates from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds, including economics, finance, business, public policy, engineering, environmental science, or related fields, as well as from a range of energy sector experiences. We will consider applications from those completing or recently completing a PhD or other terminal degree, if they have industry, government, consulting, nonprofit, or other professional experience, and demonstrate exceptional promise as teachers and contributors to Duke’s energy community.

Teaching and Advising Responsibilities

The Eads Professor of the Practice will teach and advise students in the Nicholas School’s professional master’s and undergraduate programs and may contribute to other Duke educational programs related to energy. Teaching, advising, and service will account for approximately three-quarters of the position’s responsibilities and will include a course load equivalent to 3.5 semester-long courses per academic year, advising master’s projects and independent studies, and mentoring students pursuing careers in energy. The remaining one-quarter will be devoted to professional practice aligned with the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.

Practice

Beyond formal teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the intellectual and professional community surrounding energy at Duke through their appointment at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability. This may include engaging with energy companies, electric power utilities, financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and other external partners; bringing practitioners and experts to campus; developing experiential learning opportunities; and helping students connect their academic training with emerging energy challenges and career opportunities.

Application Requirements

Applications can be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo job # 32821 and must include:

• A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in the position and how their background would contribute to energy education at the Nicholas School;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• A statement describing the applicant’s approach to teaching and mentoring, including courses they would be interested in teaching or developing at Duke;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available;
• A statement describing the applicant’s professional practice;
• Three representative examples of professional practice, scholarship, or other relevant work; and
• A list of three references who may be contacted later in the search process.

Review of applications will begin November 1, and applications received by that date will be given full consideration. We will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to EadsEnergySearch@duke.edu

About the Nicholas School of the Environment

The Nicholas School of the Environment is committed to developing knowledge and leaders capable of addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Its faculty span the natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, economics, policy, finance, and management, creating a highly interdisciplinary environment for research and education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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