Call for Applications: Associate/Assistant Professor in Environmental and Ecological Economics
Job description
Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track
Employment: Full time
The Faculty of Agronomy and Natural Systems (FASN) of UC Chile, one of the leading academic institutions in Latin America, is seeking exceptional and highly motivated candidates for a full-time Associate/Assistant Professor, for the development of undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and extension in the area of Environmental and Ecological Economics. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team within the new academic program in Natural Resources Engineering.
The ideal candidate should possess a systems approach and strong quantitative skills to research economic issues related to the environment and ecology. The selected individual must have the ability to participate in existing research programs and develop independent and innovative research in the fields of environmental economics and natural resources. Their background should include one of the following areas: conservation economics, climate change economics, public policy, efficient resource allocation, economic evaluation of nature-based solutions, environmental impact economics, socio-ecological transition economics.
It is expected that the selected candidate will be able to teach at least two undergraduate courses for natural resources engineering students and at least one graduate course related to their specific skills. One of the undergraduate courses must be related to Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resources Economics (AGE 206), and the second should be an advanced undergraduate course in the field of environmental and natural resources economics (Natural Resources Economics (AG 320)); all courses must be taught in Spanish.
The candidate is also expected to lead a research program within this area, being responsible for securing funding, planning research activities, generating scientific publications, and training graduate students. Additionally, the candidate is expected to develop links with the community and support technology transfer of products developed during research according to the standards established by UC Chile.
Equal opportunity employer
UC Chile is committed to equal opportunities, to building an inclusive, diverse, fraternal community, and to promoting the academic development of women and men.
Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D. degree at the time of hiring in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Natural Resources Economics, Environmental Economics, Ecological Economics, or equivalent.
- Skills to lead a high-quality research program in their area of expertise.
- Commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of research productivity.
- Particularly valued attributes for the selected individual include:
- Ability to link basic and applied research.
- Experience in interdisciplinary research.
- Record of obtaining research funding.
- Relevant experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Experience in natural resource management.
Required documents
Applicants must send the following documents to Professor Oscar Melo (omelo@uc.cl) prior to the application deadline. In the email subject indicate: Academic Call in Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Economics.
- A cover letter addressing your qualifications and aspirations, explicitly identifying how they relate to the specific duties and responsibilities described in the job description;
- A three-page curriculum vitae (CV);
- A two-page letter specifically addressing the candidate’s commitment to fostering student success and teaching strategies for undergraduate and graduate courses.
- A two-page letter describing your research proposal;
- A list of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Two letters of recommendation with names and contact information (email, phone, and address) of academics who can accurately describe the candidate's strengths and characteristics. Please note that they may be contacted by the selection committee during the process.
- Digitized copies of degrees and diplomas.
- A person of foreign nationality without permanent residence in the country or who applies from abroad, if selected for the position, will then need to process their visa in their country of origin to join the academic staff of UC Chile.
Application Deadline: April 3, 2026
Availability: Second semester 2026 (ideal) or first semester 2027.
Additional information
Inquiries can be directed to Professor Oscar Melo (omelo@uc.cl) prior to the application deadline.