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Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
San Bernardino, California
Posted: 15-Sep-23
Location: Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 131777
The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) at Brown University invites applications for a Professor of the Practice full-time faculty appointment with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024 (or sooner if schedules permit). We seek applicants with professional and/or academic experience in sustainable finance & investing, including areas such as cleantech, carbon markets, climate finance, and ESG. In this portfolio of programming, IBES will be working closely with the Jonathan M. Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which has created a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem across the university since its founding in 2016.
Strong candidates will have demonstrated expertise across the policy to implementation continuum, and will bring a large network of relevant partners to enrich our academic and research programming. The successful candidate will serve as Academic Director for IBES' program in "Sustainable Investing and Finance", which is slated for continued growth and development in IBES' new Strategic Plan. IBES is currently home to two successful courses in this area, ENVS 1545: Sustainable Investing and ENVS 1547: Finance and the Environment, and is the primary institutional sponsor for the annual student-led conference "The Future of Sustainable Investing" (FSIcon.com).
Near-term priorities for IBES' Sustainable Investing and Finance programming include:
Contribute to IBES instruction by hosting seminar courses, providing guest lectures, and/or supporting continued yearly instruction of the two existing ENVS courses in sustainable finance and investing
Work with Brown's CareerLab to develop a suite of student internship offerings in the area of sustainable investing and finance
Design and execute IBES events (in person and online) that complement our academic and research programming in this area, leveraging the extensive network of Brown alumni working in this area
Work as part of a diverse team to ensure the smooth operation of the Sustainable Investing and Finance activities within IBES, and associated partnerships that extend beyond IBES
In general, Professors of the Practice enhance Brown's pedagogical mission through qualifications and experience that are earned primarily through professional, rather than scholarly, activities. Professors of the Practice are appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level based on their professional and/or academic experience and their teaching/advising experience. Appointments are initially made for one year, and are reviewed and renewed for periods of up to five years, typically on the anniversary date of the prior appointment. The IBES Professor of the Practice in sustainable finance and investing will contribute to academic instruction in addition to advising students, with teaching duties ranging from 2 to 3 courses per year, depending on the nature and magnitude of non-instructional duties.
Professors of the Practice are expected to maintain involvement in practice. This may include continued industry engagement, academic research, new venture creation/funding, administrative service/ leadership roles in support of the university or some combination of such activities. Professors of the Practice are not eligible for sabbatical, scholarly leave, or tenure. Professors of the Practice can become voting members of the IBES faculty following nomination by the Chair and a successful faculty vote.
A graduate degree in business, finance, economics, public policy, international affairs, or a related field is preferred, but applicants with a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of IBES and the University. Accordingly, IBES seeks qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion through service, mentorship, teaching and scholarship. Further, the IBES is keenly interested in diversifying and encourages applications from diverse candidates.
Applicants must hold a graduate degree in business, finance, economics, public policy, international affairs, or a related field.
Experience:
Industry experience
Experience building new and novel initiatives within an industry or academic setting
(Preferred) Experience teaching, advising, and/or mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences
Proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing critical stakeholders
Excellent leadership, organizational and management skills
Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and with cross-campus stakeholders
Ability to collaborate with partners both internally and externally
Personal Attributes:
Understanding and vision to inform the setting and delivery of strategic goals
Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
High ethical standards
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
All application materials should be submitted online through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/131777 and must include a complete resume or CV and a statement describing the candidate's past teaching experience and/or the candidate's experience advising students, interns, and/or junior colleagues. In their cover letter and/or statement, candidates should articulate their motivation for applying to this student-facing role at IBES, and their commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Contact information for five referees should be provided (the search committee may contact those references directly, following preliminary discussions with the candidate). Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
