Regular Faculty

Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Science

Department

Earth and Spatial Sciences

Position Classification

Regular Faculty

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Status

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, tenure track, regular faculty assistant
professor is expected to teach courses in health geography and GIS
according to the needs of the department and as directed by the
department chair. The faculty member will also serve as an advisor
to undergraduates as directed by the department chair. The faculty
member will also serve as an advisor to graduate students to
sustain a competitive research program. The faculty member will
conduct research in an Earth science or related discipline, publish
such research in peer reviewed journals, present findings at
professional conferences, and submit proposals to extramural
competitive funding agencies to fund this work.

The faculty member is expected to attend faculty meetings, and to
participate in committees at the department level and the college
or university level. The faculty member is expected to participate
in some outreach activities as directed by their chair or dean. The
faculty member is expected to complete annual trainings, submit
grades, and provide student feedback in a timely manner.

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

40%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

50%

Outreach & Extension Effort

5%

University Service & Leadership Effort

5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Geography or related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses

meeting the needs of the department

• Expertise in health geography and GIS, as indicated by

dissertation research, peer-reviewed publications.

• Experience to develop an externally funded research

program.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated scholarship and teaching excellence in geography

or a related field

• Ability to teach GIS courses.
• Experience for collaborative research with UI faculty.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

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/regular-faculty-moscow-idaho-united-states-bf6aac73-2c33-41bc-bcf7-04df2657830f

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