Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education

Research Assistant Professor
- Wildland Fire Education

The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences (FRFS) seeks a fiscal year, non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor to help support the Student of Fire Initiative at the University of Idaho. The goal of the Student of Fire Initiative is to advance the effectiveness of wildland fire training and education. This role focuses on evaluating and enhancing training programs to meet specific outcomes and the diverse needs of adult learners.

The researcher will independently conduct or collaborate on multi-scholar projects, analyzing complex data, adjusting experimental designs, and developing actionable recommendations to improve wildland fire training methodologies. Responsibilities include contributing to peer-reviewed publications, managing project components, supporting grant proposals, and upholding rigorous scientific standards to drive innovation in fire management training practices. The individual will also serve as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on multi-scholar research initiatives, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.

The position is contingent on the continuation of funding.

Teaching & Advising - 10%

Scholarship & Creative Activity - 60%

Outreach & Extension - 25%

University Service & Leadership - 5%

Minimum Education /Degree Required
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications
- Completed Ph.D. in Education with emphasis on wildland fire or closely related field;
Experience competing for external funding;
Experience publishing research in high-impact, refereed journals;
Analytical skills;
Written and oral communication skills;
Experience with strategic planning, risk mitigation, and managing multiple complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience background in developing curricula and instructional materials, specifically for fire management and mentoring;
Experience teaching both university courses and professional development workshops for the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG);
Experience planning and conducting complex experimental designs and complex data analysis

Required Documents