Job Listings Title:
Assistant Professor in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources - Utah State University

Post Date
9/25/2024

Expiration Date
12/24/2024

Details:
Overview
The Department of Environment and Society (ENVS) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor with expertise in the human dimensions of natural resources or conservation social sciences. Possible areas of focus could include environmental decision making, environmental perceptions and behaviors, natural resource management and decision-making, or related themes. We welcome applications from those working across an array of natural resource management contexts. Teaching expectations will include a combination of online and in-person courses that contribute to the department’s curriculum. This tenure-track, full-time academic-year (nine-month) position is based at the USU main campus in Logan. The emphasis for the position is 50% research, 40% teaching/advising, and 10% service. The position will start August 1, 2025. Background information is available on the webpages for the Department of Environment and Society (https://qcnr.usu.edu/envs/) and its home, the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources (https://qcnr.usu.edu/).

Application review will begin October 30, 2024. The position will remain open until filled, but application by the date above is encouraged for full consideration. Candidates from all backgrounds and populations are encouraged to apply. For further information contact the search committee chair, Dr. Courtney Flint (courtney.flint@usu.edu).

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will lead a research program that builds on a strong background in
• quantitative, geospatial, or mixed methods techniques in an applied natural resource management context.
• Teaching includes up to three 3-credit courses per academic year, or equivalent, that contribute to the department’s curriculum areas.
• Courses may be taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels and may be delivered in person, via distance or online learning, or in a blended format.
• Student advising includes mentoring undergraduate researchers and advising graduate students in a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the success of all students.
• Community engagement in research, teaching, and/or service activities is valued by the Department, integrating it into the departmental mission, climate, and culture.
• Service includes participation in faculty duties on campus as well as professional involvement off campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate at date-of-hire in the human dimensions of natural resources, conservation social sciences, or a related discipline such as psychology, sociology, geography, economics, environmental studies, anthropology, or political science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research in a natural resource management context.
• Methodological expertise in quantitative, geospatial, and/or mixed methods techniques.
• A publication record consistent with career stage.
• Demonstrated potential to build and maintain a productive research program, including the ability to secure competitive external funding.
• Evidence of successful collaboration with natural and social scientists across disciplines.
• Demonstrated interest in community-engaged research and/or research outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the inclusion of all groups in society through education, research, and/or service. 
• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience with or the desire to learn about distance and online course delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a learning community of members from a range of backgrounds and experiences and to foster a sense of belonging for all students.

To Apply: Applicants must submit all application materials electronically via the Utah State University Human Resources: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8344/assistant-professor-in-human-dimensions-ofnatural-resources/job.