PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sustainability and Public Policy
Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Department:: College of Community and Public Affairs
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jan 13, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time Temporary
Ref. No.:: 12194
Position ID:: 184527

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Postdoctoral Associate (SL-1)

Salary: $80,000 (12-month position)

The Department of Public Administration and Policy at Binghamton University, State University of New York, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in environmental justice to begin in Fall 2025.

The position is a two-year fellowship under a new initiative by the State University of New York (SUNY) to Promote Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+). As part of this commitment, the program's two primary goals are: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates.

We seek a scholar who will support research and teaching in the department's Master of Science in Sustainable Communities program. This program encompasses three key sustainability issues within the context of governance: environmental policy, social equity, and economic development. Faculty and students in this program regularly work closely with regional, national, and international non-profit organizations, governments, and businesses. Our new colleague will study environmental justice, be well-versed in the physical and social science underpinning sustainability and be able to convey an interdisciplinary understanding to students.

The teaching load for this position is 1-2 (fall-spring semesters) with courses primarily in the Sustainable Communities master's degree program. Binghamton University and the State of New York have shown a strong commitment to sustainability. The University houses the New Energy New York program and has a new and well-staffed campus sustainability office. Beyond the program level, Binghamton University encourages research across departments through our transdisciplinary areas of excellence (TAEs), including one focusing on sustainable communities. Our campus also offers a variety of natural areas for ecological exploration in research and teaching with its 190-acre nature preserve.

Competitive candidates will be active scholars and effective teachers contributing to our department's diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment, and use an integrated and engaged approach to scholarship, teaching, and service. The Department of Public Administration and Policy is also home to a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. This program provides opportunities for students to earn certificates in local government management, nonprofit management, and genocide and mass atrocity prevention. Several dual and accelerated degree options are available for students in both our Sustainable Communities and MPA programs. In addition, the department plans to launch a new Master of Public Policy Program in Fall 2025. Learn more about the department on our website. This position is a full time, 12-month appointment for two years.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Requirements:

• Must hold a Ph.D. or have completed all the requirements for their Ph.D. from an accredited institution by September 1, 2025
• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations
• Research expertise in environmental justice on its own or as a part of any related field, such as public administration, public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, urban planning, environmental geography, etc.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are current SUNY doctoral students, alumni, and/or Fellows
• Are from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans
• Are well-prepared to teach core and required courses in both the Master of Science in Sustainable Communities program, as well as the expected Master of Public Policy program

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=184527

Deadline for Internal Applicants:

Review of applications will begin on February 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, current c.v. (including links to any academic website or online presence), research statement, teaching statement that includes your approach to teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (or potential for effectiveness), as well as names and contact information of three people who can provide letters of recommendation.

Candidates must also submit a statement, in 750 words or less, to the following prompt: Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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