Assistant Teaching Professorof Indigenous Environmental Studies and Science

The University of Montana is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Indigenous Environmental Studies and Science for a one-year, non-tenure track position in Missoula, MT. The role involves teaching courses related to Indigenous perspectives on the environment and supporting undergraduate certificates in Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Sustainability. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree and expertise in environmental justice or related fields. Full-time position begins fall semester 2025.
Assistant Teaching Professorof Indigenous Environmental Studies
and Science

University of Montana: Provost: Missoula: College of Humanities and
Sciences: Environmental Studies

Location: Missoula, MT

Open Date: May 14, 2025

Deadline: Jun 08, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Environmental Studies Program in the College of Humanities and
Sciences at the University of Montana invites applications for a
one-year Non-Tenure Track Assistant Teaching Professor of
Indigenous Environmental Studies and Science to join our
interdisciplinary, communityengaged program. We seek a candidate
with broad interdisciplinary expertise related to Indigenous
perspectives on the environment, environmental ethics, and justice
to teach courses in Environmental Studies that support our
undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental
Sustainability and our Environmental Justice Certificate, including
courses that serve Environmental Science and Sustainability majors
in the Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. The faculty
member will teach a total 15-16 credits, including Nature &
Society, Environmental Information Resources, courses on
environmental justice and traditional ecological knowledge; and a
course to be determined based on the needs of programs and the
background of the successful applicant.

Position Details

Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Indigenous
Environmental Studies and Science

Schedule: Full time academic year (10-month)
position beginning fall semester 2025

FTE: 0.90 teaching, 0.10 service

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement
Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition
Waiver/Wellness

Qualifications
• An interdisciplinary master's degree that integrates
environmental science, humanities, or ethics, natural resources
management, Native American Studies, Justice Studies, Democracy
Studies, or other related fields.
• Expertise in environmental justice, food sovereignty, social
justice, human rights, or closely related areas.
• Demonstrated or potential for excellence in teaching at the
undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications
• An interdisciplinary Ph.D. that integrates Indigenous
environmental studies, science, and justice studies.
• Expertise in Indigenous knowledge, including traditional
ecological knowledge, Indigenous land stewardship, Indigenous
environmentalism, tribal-federal comanagement, rights of nature, or
other closely related areas.
• Experience working with tribal or environmental non-profit
organizations through community-engaged research, teaching, or
service.
• A publication record in Indigenous environmental studies,
science, justice, or other closely related subjects.

Application Instructions

Priority Application Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 by
11:59 PM (EST)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed
consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are
required to submit all of the following materials:
• A cover letter (2 page maximum) describing your interest in the
position andrelevant experience in both teaching and community
engagement.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• One recent, relevant publication.
• Names and contact information for three references.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/167733

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity
employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the
basis of protected class status as described in UM's
non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for
persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available
in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities
preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required
prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university
regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to
criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the
application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to
the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may
elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to
essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be
eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first
date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form
I-9).

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