Faculty Position: Professor in the Practice of Collaborative Solutions

The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) invites applications for a Professor in the Practice of Collaborative Solutions, with expertise in the broad area of environmental dialogue and conflict resolution. Professors in the Practice at Yale are distinguished practitioners who demonstrate eminence in the field, sustained accomplishment, and ongoing activity in their area of practice. An initial appointment will be for a 5-year term, renewable upon mutual agreement.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative Collaborative Solutions Program (CSP) at YSE that convenes diverse stakeholders in environmental conflicts and engages them in dialogue to build consensus, mediate conflicts, resolve disputes, and develop collaborative solutions at local, regional, and global scales. The CSP can draw on the expertise of faculty at YSE and other departments and professional schools at Yale (e.g., the Yale Law School, School of Management, School of Public Health, etc.), and on other YSE initiatives such as The Forests Dialogue and the Yale Environmental Dialogue, to support their activities.

Candidates should have expertise in collaborative solutions to environmental conflicts, e.g., endangered species, natural resources (e.g., water, land, forests), energy, climate change, pollution, etc.. Applicants are expected to have an advanced degree in a relevant field, which may include conflict resolution, communication, international relations, law, political science, public administration, sociology, an interdisciplinary degree, or other related field. Applicants with a well established reputation in conflict resolution are preferred.

The successful applicant will be expected to: 1) develop an internationally recognized Collaborative Solutions Program involving Yale students and faculty, 2) teach and mentor graduate students, particularly those in our professional Master’s program, and 3) facilitate dialogues within YSE. Through these activities, the candidate will contribute to a welcoming and vibrant academic environment.

Prior to applying, candidates are encouraged to explore YSE’s website and consider how their expertise could complement existing strengths within the School. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Applicants should apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/168494.

Consideration of applications will begin September 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please upload: 1) a Cover Letter highlighting successful collaborative experiences, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) a 2-3 page Vision and Plan for a Program in Collaborative Solutions, and 4) a 1-2 page statement of teaching interests.

Questions about the faculty search process can be directed to deansoffice.yse@yale.edu.