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Posted to me from a YIPPS listserv:
ICF International is hiring a Research Assistant in the Housing and Community Development group, where we work as technical assistance providers in Fairfax, VA.
Please check out the following link and let me know if you are interested!
https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1400004024
– Olivia
oliviamposner@gmail.com
Posted to me:
My team at ACEEE is looking for a fall intern to assist in the development of a report on the progress of North American cities toward improving their energy performance.
The full position description and instructions for how to apply are posted at: http://aceee.org/about/jobs/local-policy-internship-paid
Eric
Local Policy Internship – Paid
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Posted on September 17, 2014
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*American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy*
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*Position Description*
The intern will support ACEEE’s Local Policy and Community Strategies team. The intern’s primary task will be data collection and analysis for a report assessing the progress of U.S. and Canadian cities toward improving the energy performance of their local government, buildings sector and community as a whole. The intern will also assist in preparation of the section of the 2015 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard related to the historical energy performance of cities. The intern may assist with other tasks related to state and local energy efficiency policy, including research or outreach for the City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard , or the State and Local Policy Database .
There are two policy positions opening at Securing America’s Future Energy.
Policy Lead, Transportation
The Policy Lead, Transportation reports to the Director of Policy and is responsible for leading SAFE’s policy-related work on all facets of transportation issues and technologies, including the production of reports, briefs, presentations, and other items. Primary issues of focus include advanced transportation technologies and fuels, including electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, hydrogen, and biofuels as well as broader transportation trends, including fuel efficiency, infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. The Policy Lead also contributes to SAFE’s external communications and supports the work of other departments as necessary.
For more, see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/MFM8ZBgpnMfP/
Policy Lead, Economic Analysis
The Policy Lead, Economic Analysis reports to the Director of Policy and is responsible for leading SAFE’s policy-related analysis and writing on issues related to energy markets, technology, and the global economy. Responsibilities include the production of reports, briefs, presentations, and other items. Primary issues of focus include new technology economics, energy spending and trade, global financial markets, and industry dynamics. The Policy Lead also contributes to SAFE’s external communications and supports the work of other departments as necessary.
For More, see: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/nG8DFPhpjpFP/
PUBLIC POLICY – Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
The Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina (
http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/poli/welcome) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Public Policy at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in August 2015. We seek candidates with a well-conceived, theoretically informed agenda of systematic empirical research on important public policy issues. The successful candidate will conduct research that links to the increasing emphasis on evidence-based policymaking, broadly defined; will be able to teach courses on policy analysis, program evaluation and related topics in the department’s NASPAA-accredited MPA program; and will show promise of achieving extramural funding for policy-relevant research. The candidate must have a PhD in Political Science or a closely-related discipline in hand by 15 August 2015.
Applicants should submit a letter describing their interests and credentials, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statements of research and teaching interests, three letters of recommendation and samples of published and unpublished research electronically to PolicyAnalysis@sc.edu – in lieu of the preferred electronic submission, they may also be sent to:
Policy Analysis Search Committee
Department of Political Science
Gambrell Hall / 817 Henderson Street
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208.
Screening of applications will begin 30 September 2014, though applications may be considered until the search is completed.
Sociology – Faculty Position
Princeton
The Department of Sociology expects to fill a faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in September 2015. We invite applications from scholars who are making contributions to some area of quantitative methodology, broadly defined, and whose work also contributes materially to one or more substantive fields. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D by the time of appointment.
Please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, one or more samples of written work, and the contact information for three references to http://jobs.princeton.edu.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Caltech
deadline: 9/15/2014
http://www.hss.caltech.edu/content/assistant-professor-political-science
American Politics – Junior Faculty Position
University of Colorado Boulder
The Department of Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Politics. Qualified candidates must be able to contribute to teaching needs in public policy at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Applicants whose work integrates with initiatives at the University (i.e., Environmental Studies and Public Health) are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Political Science or in cognate fields in hand by the time of appointment as Assistant Professor.
Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #F01626. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.
Review of applications will begin on September 24th, 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Media & Communication
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA
Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. Our curriculum emphasizes the relationships between communication, democracy, and social justice, and seeks to integrate theory and practice.
It provides students with a critical approach to the analysis of media forms, institutions, practices, and effects. We seek a generalist with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment. Areas of specialization are open, but expertise in the sociology of media, the political economy and social impact of digital media, and / or global media studies will complement current departmental initiatives. The new colleague must be able to teach major requirements such as Media and Society, Documentary Research and / or Media Theory and Methods, and other elective courses in their area of expertise.
The successful candidate must combine teaching excellence with a strong commitment to Muhlenberg’s general education curriculum, including diversity and global engagement, along with an intellectually compelling research agenda. Three courses per semester load. More information is available on the department website: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/mediacom. Ph.D. preferred; exceptional ABDs considered.
To apply, candidates should email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references as a single PDF file to Dr. Jeff Pooley, Associate Professor and Chair of Media and Communication, at pooley@muhlenberg.edu. Application review begins on October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Muhlenberg College is a highly selective liberal arts college of
2200 students with a strong tradition of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
2 Nonprofit Management Faculty Positions
The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
Applications for the Assistant Professor position will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2014 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications for the Open Rank position will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2014 and will be accepted until the position is filled. SPEA and Indiana University are committed to diversity and are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to achievement of our diversity objectives. Please submit a letter of application, current CV, complete contact information, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Lilliard Richardson
Executive Associate Dean
c/o Ranna Johnson
rannjohn@iupui.edu
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
IUPUI
801 W. Michigan Street, BS 3025
Indianapolis, IN 46202
For more information see
http://spea.iupui.edu/facultyandstaff/faculty-openings/index.php
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions – research in nonprofit organizations and management, philanthropy, and/or social innovation
University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy
Los Angeles, CA
The University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position from individuals conducting interesting and important research in nonprofit organizations and management, philanthropy, and/or social innovation. We seek to hire a colleague, preferably at the assistant professor level, who will contribute to research and teaching that support the new master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management as well as the public administration programs in the School. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference. Please apply online at: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70791. Screening of applications will begin 1 October 2014 and continue until the positions are filled.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nonprofit Management
The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany (SUNY)
Albany, NY
Deadline: 10/1/14
We are seeking a scholar interested in fundamental questions regarding the organization, operation, resource generation, and cross-sector management challenges of nonprofit organizations the “nuts and bolts” of operating and sustaining a nonprofit. Substantial managerial experience in a nonprofit organization is a plus but not required. Rockefeller College is open to researchers using a wide range of methods (e.g., ethnography, computational modeling, social network analysis, ³big data² techniques, etc.). However, we are particularly interested in researchers that creatively employ mixed mode qualitative/quantitative approaches. We prefer candidates who can contribute to our existing undergraduate, MPA, or doctoral programs as well as our new Masters of International Affairs
(MIA) program. Contribution to any of the other areas of distinctive competence in the Department of Public Administration is a plus.
Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to work with and instruct culturally diverse groups of people. A Ph.D. must be from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Address correspondence to: R. Karl Rethemeyer, Chair, Department of Public Administration and Policy. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendations.
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=51155
Assistant/Associate Professor of Global Public Management
The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany (SUNY)
Albany, NY
Deadline: 10/1/14
We have a particular interest in those who focus on the “nuts and bolts” of operating IOs and INGOs from strategic planning and policy implementation to budgeting and fundraising to management of voluntary and paid workforces to management of international development and humanitarian assistance programs to the challenges of cross-cultural management. We welcome applications from candidates with disciplinary expertise in public management, nonprofit management, business management, public administration, international relations, political science, sociology or an allied field. We are open to multiple areas of research and teaching with respect to IOs and INGOs. The successful candidate will contribute to the research vitality and intellectual life of Rockefeller College and have a primary appointment in the Department of Public Administration and Policy with an option for a joint secondary appointment
in the Department of Political Science. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in hand by the starting date from a college or university accredited by a USDOE or internationally recognized accrediting organization. The successful candidate must be willing to utilize synchronous distance learning tools to include off-site students. Flexibility to teach in a variety of modalities such a concentrated executive education style courses, blended learning and asynchronous distance learning though completely online courses will be a plus. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to work with and instruct culturally diverse groups of people. Applicants should provide a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample or publication, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should also arrange to have a full dossier (including graduate transcript and at least three letters of reference) emailed to possearch@albany.edu.
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=51493
Harvard Full-time Research Associate – Health and Places Initiative
(http://research.gsd.harvard.edu/hapi/)
Position Title: Full-time Research Associate
Start Date: Immediately
Duration of Employment: Until August 30, 2015
The Graduate School of Design (GSD) at Harvard University is currently looking for a full-time Research Associate to join the research team of Health and Places Initiative (http://research.gsd.harvard.edu/hapi/). The candidate will work under the supervision of project director Ann Forsyth, Professor of Urban Planning at the GSD.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The preferred candidate will display specialized knowledge of the connection between health and places. This position will work collaboratively with the affiliated investigators, other research associates, and other researchers related to the project. More specifically, he or she will:
Prepare various written reports, including planning and design guidelines for healthy places, web site text, and other related materials
Collaborate in adapting and testing health assessment tools including reviewing plans and designs
Investigate case studies of healthy environments
Locate, organize, and analyze quantitative, qualitative and design information
Present and summarize results at team meetings
Assist in preparing academic conferences, webinars, and other presentations
Manage, organize, and classify research information
Assist research duties of the Project Director and support activities of the program
Basic Qualifications:
Masters degree in urban or environmental planning, public health (environmental), or related fields
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; computer search skills
Fluent in English
Additional Qualifications:
Interest in the connection between public health and urban environments and in evidence-based design and planning
Demonstrated experience working in a team setting
Strong analytical abilities; grasp of qualitative and quantitative methods, evaluating research quality
Excellent writing skills, especially writing concisely, and ability to address multiple audiences
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Not required: Chinese language proficiency
Additional Information:
This is a full time, grant funded position. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vita, and copies of publications to: Edna Van Saun at: evan…@gsd.harvard.edu.
Applicants will be reviewed starting August 15, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
Two positions are available at the Housing Assistance Council, which focuses on rural housing: a loan specialist position, and housing specialist – program coordinator position. You can find the information about them here:http://www.ruralhome.org/about-hac-sect/jobs
The National Housing Trust/Enterprise Preservation Corporation (NHT/Enterprise) seeks a Sustainability Associate to assist in the management of the organization’s affordable housing portfolio and advance its energy and water efficiency goals.
NHT/Enterprise is an award winning non-profit housing developer that works to provide affordable housing for low and moderate income families and seniors. The organization owns and operates almost 3,000 units of affordable housing along the East Coast. One of its many goals is to be a leader in sustainability and the greening of affordable housing.
In 2013 NHT/Enterprise signed onto the U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge and made a commitment to cut energy and water usage across its portfolio by 20% by 2020. The Sustainability Associate will play a crucial role in improving the efficiency of property operations and assisting the organization in meeting its Better Building Challenge Goals.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainability and the Better Buildings Challenge go hand in hand with optimal building management and operations. As a result, the Sustainability Associate will work closely with the asset management and sustainability teams. In addition to a background in sustainability, those with knowledge of buildings and property management will have a significant advantage in the application process.
Duties include:
Work with the Director of Asset Management to implement cost savings & efficiency across the portfolio
Work with the Sustainable Development Manager to track energy and water usage across the properties
Work with Property Managers to implement the Green Operations & Maintenance Plan
Develop property and compliance reports for board members and investors
Perform cost/benefits analysis of making capital investments in the properties
Prepare and analyze financial feasibility of capital needs and sustainability improvements
Research and apply for grants to support sustainability work
Develop a building information database
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sustainability, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, or related field
1-3 years of experience in finance, property management, sustainability, green building, energy efficiency, construction, or environmental management. Part-time & summer experience in the field is acceptable
Knowledge of buildings and property management a major plus
Ability to understand and analyze dynamic data sets
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
A demonstrated interest in low-income communities
How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter by email to CKarriem@nhtinc.org. Keep cover letters short and specific to job description. Please write “Sustainability Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes.
Here’s a position for some of our communications people:
http://www.policylink.org/about/careers#PolicyLink_Communications_Associate___Loaned_to_Office_of_Economic_Resilience__US_Department_of_HUD