Assistant Professor - Environmental Risk and Society

Utah State University; Logan (UT); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Utah State University in Logan invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Risk and Society. The position emphasizes teaching (60%), research (30%), and service (10%), with responsibilities across coursework, mentoring, and outreach.

The successful candidate will develop an outstanding teaching program, integrate social/behavioral insights to disaster risk reduction, and contribute to the Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Aufgaben

• Develop an outstanding teaching and mentoring program to support student success in department programs and the University's Center for Civic Excellence.

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Professor - Environmental Risk and Society

Requisition ID: 2026-10901

# of Openings:

1

Location:

US-UT-Logan

Category:

Faculty

Position Type:

Job Classification:

Faculty

College:

Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res

Department:

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits

Overview

The Department of Environment and Society (ENVS) in the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (QANR) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor with expertise in the geography and human dimensions of environmental hazards and disaster risk. We seek a faculty member whose teaching and research will strengthen Utah's ability to reduce hazard risks, protect people and infrastructure, and prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The successful candidate will apply social and/or behavioral sciences to advance understanding and mitigation of risks from environmental hazards such as air pollution, droughts, earthquakes, extreme heat, flooding, and/or wildfire, including in the context of a changing climate and with relevance to the state of Utah.

This is a teaching excellence position, with an emphasis distribution of 60% teaching/advising, 30% research, and 10% service. This tenure-track, full-time academic year (nine-month) position is based at the USU main campus in Logan. The position will start August 2027. Background information is available on the webpages for the Department of Environment and Society and its home, the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Application review will begin December 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled, but application by the date above is encouraged for full consideration. Candidates from all backgrounds and populations are encouraged to apply. For further information contact the search committee chair, Dr. Courtney Flint ([e-mail]).

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will develop an outstanding teaching and mentoring program to support student success in both the Department's academic programs and the University's Center for Civic Excellence. The teaching role will include preparing students to understand environmental hazard risks, communicate about risks