Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of MSCEP
Company: The University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Harris School of Public Policy invites applications for a
Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of MSCEP to manage and teach
in a new Masters of Science Degree in Climate and Energy Policy
(MSCEP). The primary responsibilities of this position involve the
management of the new MSCEP degree, which Harris is offering in
partnership with the University’s Institute for Climate and
Sustainable Growth (ICSG), and teaching in the MSCEP and other
Harris programs. The degree is designed to address the growing
demand for professionals with expertise in climate policy, energy
systems, and data-driven decision-making. The curriculum will
prepare students to engage in policy analysis, economic evaluation,
and technological assessment related to climate change, energy
systems, and sustainable growth. Responsibilities will include:
Oversee the MSCEP curriculum’s evolution, refinement, and course
design, in collaboration with the faculty director. Develop and
implement the degree’s capstone course, which will include projects
that students execute in collaboration with external partners.
Teach 4 for-credit, quarter-length courses (including sections of
the capstone course), policy labs, or pedagogical equivalent per
academic year. Courses may be in the MSCEP and/or other degree
programs offered by the School. Courseload may be reduced in the
first two years of the program, given the expected intensity of
program development during these years. Recommend for hire,
supervise, and evaluate part-time Lecturers and full-time
Instructional Professors who teach in the MSCEP or in other Harris
courses that cover energy, climate, or environmental topics. Assist
the faculty director, and Harris and ICSG leadership, in overseeing
MSCEP staff and budget, and raising external awareness. Design and
oversee the execution of extra-curricular student experiences,
coordinating with Harris and ICSG staff. Work with Harris and ICSG
staff on developing and executing a strategy for career development
in climate and energy. This position is benefits-eligible. The
University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and
paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found
in the Benefits Guidebook . Salary range: $130,000 - $170,000. The
expected start date will be on or after September 1, 2025.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications -Completion of a graduate
degree, by the appointment start date, in Economics, Business,
Climate Science, Environmental Science, Law, Public Policy,
Political Science, Data Science, or a closely related field.
-Experience in management of programs, personnel, and/or budgets
Preferred Qualifications -At least two years of teaching experience
as the instructor of record in courses in fields in energy, climate
change, public policy, economics, political science, data science,
or related fields. -Experience or academic background in energy and
climate change issues. - PhD in Economics, Business, Climate
Science, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Political Science,
Data Science, or a closely related field. Applicants are required
to apply online on the University of Chicago's Interfolio website:
apply.interfolio.com/169622 . Applications are required to include
a pdf of the following with their application: 1) curriculum vitae;
2) cover letter; 3) sample syllabus for a class the applicant has
taught before, or would be interested in teaching; 4) Evidence of
successful management of programs or evidence of potential to do
so; 5) teaching statement; 6) contact information for 3 references;
and 7) course evaluations. Screening of applications will begin on
July 25, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled or the
search is closed.
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