Description

The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (O’Neill) at Indiana University,
Bloomington seeks a sustainability professional with deep experience in environmental
sustainability (including environmental sustainability intermingled with social and/or economic
sustainability) to join our faculty as a full-time, non-tenure track, clinical assistant professor or for
exceptionally qualified candidates, clinical associate professor. The clinical faculty track requires
teaching as well as public or professional service that can include applied research and providing
professional/technical expertise to public, professional, and nonprofit organizations (e.g., as a
consultant). We seek someone who can teach courses in environmental sustainability and related
topics and maintain active engagement with the professional field of sustainability. Clinical faculty
may advance to higher rank and long-term contracts on the basis of excellence in teaching or
service. Teaching may include traditional classroom instruction, experiential and active learning,
and project-based courses and practica that may include collaborations with external partners. The
successful candidate will leverage their professional expertise to provide students with applied,
interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare them to address real-world sustainability
challenges and will mentor students as rising professionals. They will also provide leadership on
initiatives that strengthen the School’s visibility, impact and connections to practice in
sustainability.

The long-term teaching load for Clinical faculty is typically 6 courses per year, possibly with
lighter starting loads and reductions to balance heavy service loads when those arise. Clinical
faculty are not eligible for tenure but will be considered for promotion and/or long-term contracts
no later than the sixth year of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

The expected start date is August 1, 2027.

O’Neill-Bloomington contains a vibrant student and faculty community and is the largest school
of public affairs and public policy in the United States, with over 4,000 students, and for five years
has ranked in one of the top two spots of the U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate
public affairs schools in the country. Six of O’Neill’s specialty programs are ranked in the top five
listings nationally; O’Neill is also tied for the top-ranked public administration program according
to the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities. The school attracts very high performing
faculty and students and provides a collegial workplace environment.
Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820 and currently enrolls over
38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus.
Additional information about the school and Indiana University can be found at
https://oneill.indiana.edu/. Bloomington is a welcoming community located in the beautiful,
wooded hills of southern Indiana approximately 1 hour from Indianapolis and 4 hours from
Chicago, with abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, low housing costs, and excellent
schools. Additional information about the city of Bloomington can be found at
https://www.visitbloomington.com/.

To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2026. However,
the search may continue until the position is filled. Please submit via the online system
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34089, the following materials: 1) a letter of
application; 2) a current vita that includes a history of academic and professional experience; 3) a
statement of teaching philosophy including approaches to course design and classroom instruction;
4) evidence of successful teaching, training, and/or related professional experience (including
online/distance-learning instructional experience, if applicable) and 5) contact information for
three references.

For more information, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Vicky Meretsky
(meretsky@iu.edu).

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and a provider of ADA services and prohibits
discrimination in hiring.  See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Requirements

Minimum educational qualifications include an advanced degree (master’s or doctoral) in
environment/sustainability or related field. Candidates with a terminal master’s degree should have
at least ten years of professional practice in the field.