Assistant Professor of Natural Resources & Environment

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Department of Natural Resources & Environment seeks innovative candidates for a 9-month tenure track faculty position (approximately 70% teaching, 20% research, and 10% service) at the Assistant Professor level. This is a joint appointment with the College of Natural Science and Mathematics (75%) and the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension (IANRE) (25%). The successful candidate will have the option to extend the position to 12 months through external funding. Possible areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: environmental policy and/or law, sustainability science, forest sciences or ecology and human dimensions of natural resources. **A separate faculty NRE position with a Soil Science focus will be posted in the near future, this will be updated with the direct link.

This position is expected to teach approximately 3 courses per year which may include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Sustainability Science (NRM 111), Environmental Ethics and Action, (NRM 303), Environmental Laws (NRM 407), and Resource Management Planning (NRM 430). You will also have the ability to develop other courses pertaining to your specialty and the university's interest and needs. You will be responsible for advising and mentoring students (undergrad and graduate), obtaining internal and external research funding, and providing service to our clients and community.

UAF offers undergraduate (BS in Natural Resources and Environment) and graduate programs (MS in NRE, MS in Earth System Science, Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Sustainability, and Ph.D. in Earth System Science). Our programs integrate knowledge in natural science, policy, economics and human values to advance the sustainable management of natural resources and agricultural systems. Students learn through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experiences, internships and independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Caring for the Earth's resources makes for interesting study and rewarding careers.
Our courses and curriculum were developed in cooperation with groups and agencies that work professionally with resources management in Alaska. These agencies, including the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Forest Services, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, contribute significantly by providing guest lecturers, internships and research opportunities for students.

We are a part of building the trail to a sustainable future.

To thrive in this role candidates need to have a record of excellence in teaching (including as a teaching assistant), experience or potential and interest in mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The applicants also need to demonstrate research competence in a relevant field of study including but not limited to: decision making, environmental policy and law, sustainability, forest sciences or ecology, and the human dimension of natural resources. To contribute to the diversity and inclusion goals of the University, experience or demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population is required. In addition, the applicants need to demonstrate a record of research publications and presentations, and history of active participation in collaborative research, awareness of and ability to incorporate innovative and up-to-date technology in research and teaching.

Minimum Qualifications: 
PhD or terminal degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Geography, or related field.

Position Details: 
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base appointment, FLSA exempt faculty position position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be offered a competitive salary based on education and experience.

Application Required Documentation:
 - Cover Letter
 - Resume or Curriculum Vitae
 - **combine the following: A) Statement of teaching philosophy, experience and interest (1-2 pages); and B) Research statement including experience and research interests (1-2 pages).
 -Statement of commitment to and/or experience with improving diversity, equity and inclusion in science and education
**Make sure the 3 references you list are professional (preferably current or prior supervisors)

This position is open until filled however a 1st review of applications will occur on Monday, November 25, 2024. To ensure consideration, make sure all required documents listed below are submitted prior to 11:59 pm AKST, November 24, 2024. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at sahall5@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6714.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.