Job Details

Clinical Faculty

Position Number: 9889975
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Clinical Faculty

Posting Number: F001455P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Moscow
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Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title:
Position Control Number: 4575
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
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Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/16/2027
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
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Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

This academic year non-tenured track Assistant Professor faculty member is expected to teach courses in geology according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. This position will expand externally funded research, strengthen industry and national laboratory partnerships, and further establish the University of Idaho as a statewide and regional leader in mining-related research and innovation. Critical minerals, which include lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other strategically important resources, are a major national priority and an area of significant investment by federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Defense (DOD). A clinical faculty member in this area would position the university to compete for these investments while developing sustained partnerships with national laboratories, industry, and other universities. This position will include the role as Director of the Electron Microscopy Center and will sustain and expand its Mission, including instruction on specialized equipment. Building these long-term programs and partnerships requires continuity, research leadership, and institutional commitment.

The College of Science is also recruiting new faculty in biology (ecological immunology), geography (health geography), geology (critical materials), physics (research area open), and statistics or applied mathematics (for independent or collaborative research in nutrition and women's health).

Unit/Department Summary:

Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences | University of Idaho

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 20%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 25%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Geology or other geosciences related field
Expertise in geology, as indicated by dissertation research, peer-reviewed publications, and/or industry experience
Experience in developing externally funded research program
Expertise in analysis using an Electron microscopy equipment including -- XRD, SEM, Crystallographer

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate mineralogy and petrology courses, or additional needs of the department
Demonstrated scholarship and teaching excellence in mineralogy, or critical minerals, or a related field
Potential for collaborative research with UI faculty
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 30 pounds

Posting Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position will remain open until filled, however, applications received on or before November 15, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/53070

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