Assistant Professor in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy

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 environmental or natural resources policy. Possible application areas include energy, air quality, water, climate, wildlife, agricultural conservation, public lands, or hazardous waste management. Relevance to the state of Utah is welcomed. Teaching expectations will include online/virtual and in-person courses contributing to the department’s curriculum.

This tenure-track, full-time academic-year (nine-month) position is based at the USU main campus in Logan with an emphasis of 50% research, 40% teaching/advising, and 10% service. The position will start August 2026. Background information is available on the department’s webpages and the Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Application review will begin October 20, 2025. The position will remain open until filled, but applications by the above date are 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).

• The successful candidate will lead a research program that builds on a strong background in environmental or natural resources policy.
• Teaching includes up to three 3-credit courses per academic year, or equivalent, contributing to the department’s curriculum areas in environmental studies, environmental science and sustainability, and geography. The candidate may teach courses in environmental and natural resource policy and may contribute in other curricular areas.
• Courses may be taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels and may be delivered in person, virtually/online, 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, broadly defined, is encouraged and integrated into the department’s mission, climate, and culture.
• Service includes participation in faculty duties on campus as well as professional involvement off campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned PhD (or JD with academic experience) at date of hire in a field related to environmental or natural resources policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated application of research for policy development or institutional decision making.
• 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 or research outreach.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the inclusion of all groups in society through education, research, or service.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience with or the desire to learn about virtual 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.

Along with the online application, please attach:

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Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits.