Instructor or Senior Instructor - Natural Resources Management

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001223P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Instructor or Senior Instructor - Natural Resources Management
Advertising Pay Range $60,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College College of Natural Resources
Primary Unit Natural Resources and Society
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Instructor Faculty
Position Control Number 3202
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1.0
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/12/2024
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Non-Tenure Track
Rank Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The position, housed within the Department of Natural Resources and Society (NRS) is a nine-month, non-tenure track position. Rank is negotiable based on experience. The instructor will teach in-person courses for undergraduate students that support degree programs in the Department of Natural Resources and Society and College of Natural Resources. The instructor will support coursework within a wide range of natural resource topics, including developing courses in their area of expertise, while assisting in the launch of the new Natural Resource Enterprise Management undergraduate degree. The instructor will teach a total of 20-22 credit hours across the fall and spring semesters. It is expected that the instructor will be experienced with in-person pedagogies and seek professional development opportunities when available. Finally, the instructor will participate in department faculty meetings and outreach activities when appropriate. This position will be responsible for:
  • Developing and delivering new natural resource enterprise management courses to broaden CNR’s portfolio of in-person courses that will support undergraduate students;
  • Instruction of existing natural resources coursework
  • Advising undergraduate students about professional opportunities during and after completion of their academic programs
  • Assisting with student recruitment
  • Assisting the faculty and staff in partnering with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private industry and non-profit organizations, to effectively prepare students for professional positions related to natural resource enterprise management.
Unit/Department Summary
https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/departments/natural-resources-and-society
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising 95%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 0%
Outreach & Extension 0%
University Service & Leadership 5%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
  • MS degree in a Natural Resources discipline.
  • Experience teaching business, economics, recreation, political science, sociology, or nonprofit management.
  • Experience using computer software for in-person instruction delivery, course management, and for data management and analysis, including spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD degree in natural resources or related field
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in teaching college-level academic courses and professional workshops
  • Experience developing and delivering courses related to private and nonprofit sector models for natural resource management
  • Skilled in synthesizing and presenting science to students, and to professionals in a timely, effective manner
  • Experience applying natural resource management principles in a professional or “real-world” environment.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with teams and with people of diverse backgrounds..
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date 02/09/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 8, 2024.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
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 (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain

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