Clinical Faculty

Clinical Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College
College of Science

Department
Earth and Spatial Sciences

Position Classification
Clinical
Faculty

Rank
Assistant Professor

Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Location
Moscow

FTE
1.0

Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with
experience.

FLSA Status
Exempt

Type of Appointment
Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start
Date
08/16/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty 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).

Teaching & Advising Effort
50%

Scholarship & Creative Activity
Effort
20%

Outreach & Extension Effort
5%

University Service & Leadership
Effort
25%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Geology or other geosciences related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 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 EXPERIENCE

• 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 AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled
Yes

Contingency
N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants
This
position will remain open until filled, however, applications
received on or before November 30, 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.

Visa Sponsorship
Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree
qualification is required at time of hire.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/clinical-faculty-moscow-idaho-united-states-df7a1b82-7bd2-4e88-ac14-75c9a05ae2fa

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