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Assistant or Associate Professor - Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Position Number: 6667814
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Assistant or Associate Professor - Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Posting Number: F001385P
Advertising Pay Range: $80,000 or higher depending on experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Natural Resources
Primary Unit: Natural Resources and Society
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 3787
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

1.0

Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

The Department of Natural Resources and Society (NRS) at the University of Idaho (UI) invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured Assistant or Associate Professor of Natural Resource Policy and Environmental Management position (rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws).

We seek a social scientist who can apply an empirical research portfolio to pressing natural resources and environmental issues relevant across Idaho or the broader region. We especially welcome candidates with expertise in sustainable rural communities, collaborative resource management, policy analysis, or environmental decision-making in resource-dependent regions.

Candidates with demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary and community-based research that span the social, natural, and physical sciences will be reviewed favorably. This position is open to candidates who use a range of methodological approaches to social science, including economics, policy sciences, sociology, human geography, urban/regional planning or decision sciences.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that advances theory and best practices surrounding natural resource management, including evaluating the impact of emerging management trends or policies on resource dependent communities across the region. They should be able to articulate how their research and teaching contribute to the university land grant mission, including pressing natural resources and environmental issues relevant to Idaho.

The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching expectations will include 3 courses per year that contribute to the departments academic programs in the NRS department and campus-wide Environmental Science program, undergraduate and graduate levels. Mentoring expectations include graduate students in both M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs.

This position is based in Moscow, Idaho.

Unit/Department Summary:

https://catalog.uidaho.edu/courses/nrs/

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 45
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 45
Outreach & Extension: 5
University Service & Leadership: 5

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

Required Education: Ph.D. in Natural Resources or Environmental Science or closely related field

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor level:

Experience implementing and maintaining a program of scholarship in natural resources and environmental policy, planning, and management
Experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, including online course delivery

Additional Required Qualifications for Associate Professor level:

Experience in teaching and mentoring
Experience in research and service
Experience securing external funding
Experience administering research projects and outputs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in natural resource issues in Idaho and the western United States.
Applied research focus on policy solutions to manage forests, rangelands, and/or wildlife.
Expertise in sustainable rural communities, collaborative resource management, or resource management among resource dependent communities.
A publication record consistent with career stage.
Evidence of successful collaboration with natural and social scientists across disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a learning community of members from a range of backgrounds and experiences and to foster a sense of belonging for all students.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by December 14, 2025.

Please upload the below documents along with your application:

Curriculum vitae
Cover letter (2-page maximum)
Statement of research experience and interests (3-page maximum)
Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (2-page maximum)
Names and contact details for three professional references (references will only be contacted if the applicant moves to interview phase)

New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho will not be supported until further notice. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidates 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/49878

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.