Term Assistant Professor - One Health

The Department is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to join our team in advancing the mission of One Health — an integrative approach that recognizes the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. This position emphasizes the development and delivery of high-quality instruction, the pursuit of impactful research, and meaningful service at the departmental, university, and community levels.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and teaching courses that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of One Health, fostering student engagement through innovative curricula and inclusive pedagogical approaches. They will also be expected to establish a productive, independent research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students, and to pursue external funding opportunities. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to institutional service and outreach efforts, supporting the department’s commitment to public service and academic excellence.

The successful candidate will bring a collaborative, interdisciplinary mindset and a commitment to advancing the One Health approach through teaching, research, and service. They should demonstrate adaptability in developing curriculum and engaging students across diverse learning environments. A record of (or strong potential for) scholarly productivity, student mentorship, and effective communication will be key. The ability to work across disciplines and contribute to a collegial and inclusive academic community is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants for this position must have completed a PhD or other terminal degree and have expertise in teaching distance education courses and guiding student research with a community based focus.
Desired areas of expertise include circumpolar health and wellness, One Health, Interdisciplinary research teams and working for Indigenous communities and tribes.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Remote work from the following locations will also be considered: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Girdwood, Chugiak, Eagle River, Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, Ketchikan, Palmer, Wasilla, Seward, Sitka, and Angoon 

This is a full-time, UNAC represented faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary is commensurate based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on June 25, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (June 24, 2025).

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa Yancey or Annastasia Craddick, CIS HR, at uaf-cis-hr-dept@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6569/(907) 474-5459.

*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/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

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.