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Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

$68.51 - $89.06/hr

The professorship represents the field of Silviculture and Climate Change Adaptation in research and teaching. Its scientific core focus is the investigation and further development of silvicultural ...

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Ramboll

Climate Adaptation Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Company Description Climate Adaptation Planner/Resilience Designer NYC, Americas Do you want to ... Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and ...

Ramboll

Climate Adaptation Planner

Manhattan, NY

Company Description Climate Adaptation Planner/Resilience Designer NYC, Americas Do you want to ... Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and ...

Ramboll

Climate Adaptation Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Company Description Climate Adaptation Planner/Resilience Designer NYC, Americas Do you want to ... Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and ...

World Bank

E T Consultant

Washington, DC

Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), provide climate adaptation support. One fund, the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) is a dedicated financial fund ...

The Lane Construction Corporation

Payroll Clerk

Cheshire, CT · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges. Description * Processes weekly payroll and off cycle payroll.

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Infographic showing various Climate Change Adaptation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,769 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Lecturer: Fall 2026 (2026-2027)

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$60 - $85/hr

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The Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), invites applications for a lecturer position for Fall 2026 (AY 2026–2027) to teach A&O SCI 123: Climate Change Adaptation Challenge.

  • Teach an upper-division undergraduate course examining the physical basis of climate change, its impacts on human and natural systems, and strategies for climate change adaptation.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures and lead class discussions on the science of climate change, climate impacts, and adaptation across sectors such as water resources, coastal systems, wildfire, ecosystems, infrastructure, agriculture, and public health.
  • Mentor students as they develop, refine, and present in-depth case studies on climate change adaptation challenges facing communities, regions, or nations around the world.
  • Develop course assignments and assessments, evaluate student performance, hold regular office hours, and provide guidance to teaching assistants, if assigned.
  • Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, scientific communication, and evidence-based analysis of climate adaptation challenges.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

  • Appointee must possess a recent doctorate degree in atmospheric science, climate science, earth system science, environmental science, engineering, geography, public policy, or a closely related field.
  • Previous training and experience in climate science, climate impacts, climate adaptation, or related interdisciplinary fields.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the physical science of climate change and its implications for climate adaptation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience teaching or serving as a teaching assistant in undergraduate courses, with the ability to effectively mentor students and support learning in a diverse classroom
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