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Assistant or Associate Professor of Tribal Water or Energy Resources
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Position Number: 5735369
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

University of Idaho

Assistant or Associate Professor of Tribal Water or Energy Resources

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Faculty

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:

Ph.D. in water resources, energy resources, environmental or natural resource sciences with a water or energy emphasis or a closely related field at the time of start
Must be a current associate professor to qualify for the rank of associate professor.
Experience in Indigenous Knowledge related to water or energy resources;
Experience publishing in refereed journals on topics related to water or energy resources;
Experience with written and oral communication relevant to Tribes, Western scientists, and natural resource managers;

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of water and/or energy resource challenges facing Tribal communities in the Pacific and Inland Northwest;
Ability to secure funding for research in collaboration with University of Idaho MOU Tribes and tribal agency partners;
Understanding of the history, cultural distinctiveness, protocols, traditions, contributions, and sovereignty of Tribal Nations and issues facing Native communities;
Experience developing and maintaining effective Tribal relationships and consultation working collaboratively with Tribal representatives and agency stakeholders;
Experience collaborating and partnering across University of Idaho campuses and programs;
Commitment to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds on aspects of both Indigenous Knowledge and Western science;
Experience teaching and developing graduate and/or undergraduate course material for in-person and/or online delivery using effective approaches; and
Experience developing a research program that is both relevant statewide and recognized nationally, including the capacity to obtain external funding; and
Understanding of the role of research, teaching, and extension at a land grant institution.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001298P

Posting Date: 10/17/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by December 2, 2024.

Please include the following materials in your submission:

Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
List of references
Statement of research experience and/or interests that highlights connections to Indigenous knowledge and perspectives
Statement of teaching experience and/or interests that highlights connections to Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

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