Assistant or Associate Professor - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Idaho
Moscow, Russia
USD 80k-80k / year
Posted on Oct 24, 2025
Position Information
| Posting Number | F001385P |
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| Internal Posting? | |
| Recruitment Title | Assistant or Associate Professor - Natural Resources and Environmental Management |
| 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 Responsibilities
| 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 department’s 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. |
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| Unit/Department Summary | |
| Administrative Summary | |
| Contingency Description | |
| Teaching & Advising | 45 |
| Scholarship & Creative Activity | 45 |
| Outreach & Extension | 5 |
| University Service & Leadership | 5 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education/Degree Required | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. |
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| Required Qualifications | Required Education: Ph.D. in Natural Resources or Environmental Science or closely related field Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor level:
Additional Required Qualifications for Associate Professor level:
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
Posting Information
| Posting Date | 10/23/2025 |
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| 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:
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 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. |
| EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Uncertain |