University of Idaho

Regular Faculty Environmental History

University of Idaho

Regular Faculty Environmental History

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: $62,054 or higher commensurate on experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Department of History at the University of Idaho is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of North American environmental history with expertise in the histories of water and Indigenous knowledge and practice. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests focused on the Pacific Northwest. This position would contribute to the curriculum with courses on American environmental history, Indigenous history, and broader North American history courses. Expertise in public history, material culture studies, cultural heritage management, or other forms of community engagement is also preferred.

Candidates are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching, and should have a Ph.D. in history, public history, appropriate interdisciplinary or cultural studies programs, or other related fields by start date of appointment. ABDs close to completion are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate is expected to actively engage with project participants and stakeholders on the National Science Foundation EPSCoR funded I-CREWS project through July 2028.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in history, public history, appropriate interdisciplinary or cultural studies programs, or other related fields;

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;

• Expertise in American environmental history.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated research potential;

• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaboration;

• Experience with public history or community outreach;

• Expertise in histories of water;

• Expertise in Indigenous histories;

• Expertise in Pacific Northwest studies.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001170P

Posting Date: 08/31/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

Applications must be received by October 15, 2023 for priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:1) cover letter2) curriculum vitae3) 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research)4) 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Statement of Teaching)5) writing sample of most relevant publication or manuscript (upload as Other Document 1)6) list of 3 references

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

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4582987

EEO Statement

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

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