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Assistant Professor - Land-Based STEM Education
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Position Number: 4971313
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

University of Idaho

Assistant Professor - Land-Based STEM Education

Location: McCall

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: $75,000 annually or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time:

Position Summary:
This is a full-time (nine month) tenure track academic year assistant professor appointment in the Natural Resources and Society department (50% teaching and advising, 20% Scholarship, 20% Outreach, 10% University service) with the option of an additional summer contract. The position is shared with the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS).The faculty member in this position will be responsible for:

instruction of existing courses in place-based and land-based Stem education and field science teaching methods as part of the Master of Natural Resources in Environmental Education and Science Communication (MNR-EESC);
working collaboratively with faculty in the MNR-EESC program, CEHHS, CNR, and the Center for Indigenous Research and Education (CIRE) to develop and deliver graduate courses contributing to curriculum and instruction programs (M.Ed and Ed.S), and Indigenous STEM teaching methods;
developing an externally funded research program focusing on land education pedagogy, STEM based field education, environmental education, or related topics;
advising and mentoring graduate students about professional educational opportunities; 5) assisting with graduate student recruitment;
collaborating with faculty and staff in partnering with communities and Tribal nations to align programs with community-defined priorities and needs.
conducting research in conduction with efficacy of education approach
assisting with the implementation of EHHS courses at McCall Outdoor Science School

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree in education, Indigenous studies, environmental studies or science, natural resources, or related fields.
Experience working collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams, across disciplines and cultural settings.
Experience designing and carrying out scholarly work, including experience publishing in referred journals on topics as described.
Experience developing a research program that is recognized for land education pedagogy, STEM based field education, environmental education, or related.
Experience teaching at the college or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Clear track record of being able to work in partnership with Tribal communities through educational or research initiatives.
Related experience or training in Land-based and place-based education pedagogy, STEM teaching methods, culturally sustaining curriculum design, and/or related topics.
Experience applying community-based participatory projects, place-based, rural, and Indigenous pedagogies in a professional or "real-world" environment, especially activities associated with Tribal Nations and rural communities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001213P

Posting Date: 01/26/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Priority will be giving to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 22, 2024.

Along with a cover letter (maximum of two pages), CV, and references, applicants should also submit:

Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (maximum of two pages) - please upload to the Statement of Teaching
Statement of experience working in partnership with schools, communities, and/or Tribal Nations (maximum of two pages) - please upload to the Other Document 1

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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

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