Regular Faculty

University-of-Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geography with focus on health geography and GIS. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and building a funded research program.

The position emphasizes active scholarship, conference presentations, and outreach, with service at department, college, and university levels as part of the workload.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in health geography and GIS as directed by the chair.
• Advise undergraduates and graduates to sustain a competitive research program.
• Conduct research in Earth science or related discipline and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and outreach as directed by chair or dean.

Skills

Health geography

GIS

Graduate/undergraduate teaching

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. in Geography or related field

Job description

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

Visa Sponsorship

Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.