The Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences seeks a new faculty member who uses geospatial and quantitative tools to address wildland fire science questions, and who can teach effectively to fire professionals and students online and in person. The College of Natural Resources (www.cnr.uidaho.edu), University of Idaho, invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor in Wildland Fire Science to help shape our rapidly expanding Wildland Fire Program. We have a strong 30-year history in our nationally and internationally distinctive Geospatial and Wildland Fire Programs. Our BS degree in Fire Ecology and Management is the only such degree in the USA, and we have strong graduate programs in geospatial and fire science research. Idaho is a natural laboratory with strong gradients from sagebrush steppe to forest and alpine environments, encompassing both wilderness and developing urban areas. This backdrop provides opportunities to explore challenging science and management issues in natural resource.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

The position is approximately 40% teaching and advising, 50% research and 10% outreach/service.

• Research responsibilities: Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program that uses geospatial and other quantitative approaches to advance knowledge in wildland fire science. Collaborative work is encouraged with scientists from natural resource, environmental, social, biological, wildlife, and atmospheric sciences from within the University of Idaho, other universities, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Teaching responsibilities: Develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses for fire students online and in person focusing on geospatial applications in fire science. Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Service and outreach responsibilities: Extend wildland fire science to natural resource managers, scientists and other stakeholders by participating in the design and delivery of symposia, workshops, web sites and related outreach activities, including regional science delivery consortia.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completed Ph.D. at the time of starting the position with experience in application of geospatial and other quantitative approaches to advance knowledge in wildland fire science; demonstrated ability to compete for funding to support your research; research submitted to refereed journals; and experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in natural resources or related topics.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skill in verbal and written communication; experience in fire-related fieldwork; research published in refereed journals; experience in developing and teaching in person undergraduate or graduate courses in wildland fire science or related topics; demonstrated ability in designing a quality online learning experience; experience in geospatial analysis and interpretation of data; demonstrated success at applying science to natural resource management; and interest in working across diverse disciplines and ecosystems.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at http://www.hr.uidaho.edu. We request a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of your vision for the future of wildland fire science and how you would contribute to the UI program through your teaching, research and outreach activities; academic transcripts; and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin January 22, 2012 and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen with a prospective starting date of August 2012.

CONTACT:

Alistair Smith, Chair of Search Committee
University of Idaho
Department Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences
Moscow, ID 83844-1133
Email: alistair@uidaho.edu, Phone: 208-885-1009

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