APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Science
Department
Earth and Spatial Sciences
Position Classification
Clinical Faculty
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Location
Moscow
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/16/2027
POSITION OVERVIEW
Primary Faculty Position Summary
This academic year non-tenured track Assistant Professor faculty member is expected to teach courses in geology according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. This position will expand externally funded research, strengthen industry and national laboratory partnerships, and further establish the University of Idaho as a statewide and regional leader in mining-related research and innovation. Critical minerals, which include lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and other strategically important resources, are a major national priority and an area of significant investment by federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), and Department of Defense (DOD). A clinical faculty member in this area would position the university to compete for these investments while developing sustained partnerships with national laboratories, industry, and other universities.
This position will include the role as Director of the Electron Microscopy Center and will sustain and expand its Mission, including instruction on specialized equipment. Building these long-term programs and partnerships requires continuity, research leadership, and institutional commitment.
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).
Teaching & Advising Effort
50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
20%
Outreach & Extension Effort
5%
University Service & Leadership Effort
25%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Geology or other geosciences related field
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Expertise in geology, as indicated by dissertation research, peer-reviewed publications, and/or industry experience
- Experience in developing externally funded research program
- Expertise in analysis using an Electron microscopy equipment including – XRD, SEM, Crystallographer
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate mineralogy and petrology courses, or additional needs of the department
- Demonstrated scholarship and teaching excellence in mineralogy, or critical minerals, or a related field
- Potential for collaborative research with UI faculty
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 30 pounds
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contingency
N/A
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Uncertain
Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check
EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
