Regular Faculty - Earth and Spatial Sciences
University of Idaho
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Job summary
University of Idaho in Moscow invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Geography and GIS within the Earth and Spatial Sciences department. The successful candidate will teach courses, advise undergraduates and graduates, and develop an externally funded research program while publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
Responsibilities include conducting research in Earth sciences or related fields, presenting at conferences, and contributing to department and college
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Geography or related field required.
- Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
- Expertise in health geography and GIS with peer‑reviewed publications.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in health geography and GIS as directed by the chair.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Develop and sustain an externally funded research program and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
- Present findings at professional conferences and submit proposals for extramural funding.
- Attend faculty meetings and participate in department/college/university committees.
- Engage in outreach activities as directed and complete required trainings.
Skills
Education
Job description
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).
College of Science
Earth and Spatial Sciences
Regular Faculty
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
Moscow
1.0
Commensurate with experience
Exempt
Academic Year
08/16/2027
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).
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50%
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Ph.D. in Geography or related field
- 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.
- 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.
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This position will remain open until filled, however, applications received on or before November 30, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.
Uncertain
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
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