Assistant or Associate Professor of Tribal Water or Energy Resources

The University of Idaho seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Tribal Water or Energy Resources in Moscow, ID. The role involves teaching, research, and outreach focused on Native American Tribal issues, integrating Indigenous knowledge with Western science. Responsibilities include developing a funded research program, teaching 7-9 credit hours, advising students, and collaborating with Tribal Nations and other organizations. The position offers a salary starting at $80,000 per year.
University of Idaho

Assistant or Associate Professor of Tribal Water or Energy
Resources

Location: Moscow

Division/College:

Employee Category:

Pay Range: $80,000 per year or higher depending on
experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time:

Position Summary:

The College of Natural Resources is seeking a tenure track
assistant or associate professor who will provide teaching,
research, and outreach related to Native American Tribal water or
energy resource issues. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how
the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college bylaws. In
conjunction with Idaho EPSCoR,
the Tribal scholar will develop an integrated approach to water
and/or energy-related research, scholarship, and teaching that
center on Indigenous knowledge systems, ways of knowing, and
science guided by Tribal interests and priorities. The scholar must
be committed to co-production of integrative and collaborative
research and outreach in partnership with Tribal Nations, natural
resource management agencies, and local communities. The scholar
must have cross-cultural experience and able to integrate
Indigenous methodologies and knowledge systems with western science
systems through their teaching, research, and outreach. The Tribal
scholar shall have experience with both western science and
Indigenous research methodologies and tribal data sovereignty
protocols. They shall develop an externally funded research program
in one or more areas of expertise that may include sustainable
management of regional water or energy systems, conservation of
water resources including water quality and/or quantity, and water
or energy governance. In addition, the Tribal scholar may focus on
Indigenous ontologies, natural resource policy and law, economics,
socioecological systems, management/co-management, or conservation
of aquatic or terrestrial biota of indigenous importance. The
successful candidate will be located in the College of Natural
Resources in a department based on disciplinary
complementarity.

The Tribal scholar will teach 7-9 nine credit hours annually at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Course content will support both
program and university student learning outcomes. Specific courses
will be determined in consultation with the chosen department. The
Tribal Scholar will advise undergraduate students and mentor
graduate and post-doctoral researchers. They will prepare
meaningful communications about their work, including presentations
with, and for the Tribal groups with whom they partner,
publications in peer-refereed journals, and the presentation of
findings at professional conferences. The Tribal scholar will work
collaboratively within the department, college, and university, as
well as with Tribal Nations and entities as appropriate, including
other government and nongovernmental organizations, universities,
and private companies. The Tribal scholar will be invited to
participate in intercollegiate tribal partnerships including the
University of Idaho interdisciplinary Center for Indigenous
Research and Education (CIRE). The successful candidate will serve
the College of Natural Resources through committee assignments.
Service will also include sustaining relationships with tribal
members and agencies as guided by the unique cultural traditions of
each tribe. The faculty member will develop and maintain a
nationally recognized research and outreach program that
contributes to the land grant mission of the University of
Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001298P

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To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement

University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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