Temporary Faculty Pool (FY 2025-2026)- International Arctic Research Center

Temporary Faculty Pool (FY 2025-2026)- International Arctic Research Center

  • 530606
  • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Closing on: Jun 30 2026
  • Adjunct Faculty Non Credit
  • UAF Intl Arctic Research Center

The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) invites applications for our temporary faculty job pool. We are seeking individuals who hold a Ph.D. and bring the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to collaborate effectively with IARC faculty and researchers. Applicants must have relevant experience that enables meaningful contributions to specific projects and programs. A demonstrated proficiency in research methodologies, use of research software, and analytical approaches is essential to carry out and support proposed research activities.


To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, a deep commitment to their research area, and relevant field experience where applicable. Equally important is the ability to create a collaborative and dynamic learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in a relevant discipline.

Position Details:

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year and applicants are reviewed on an as-needed-basis by the International Arctic Research Center. This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks. 

To apply for this position, please provide a brief cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with your application.  Please note that this position will be closed on June 30, 2026 11:59 .m. Alaska Standard Time.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.  applicants are reviewed on an as-needed basis.  By submitting your application to this job posting you should understand that there is no guarantee your application will be reviewed or selected by a department.

*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.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Delia Lopez-Ketzler, IARC's HR Coordinator, at (dketzler@alaska.edu) or 907-474-1960.


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.


The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.


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.

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.

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