Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education

Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education

Recruitment

Title:

Research Assistant Professor - Wildland Fire Education

Advertising Pay Range:
Commensurate with experience

Location:

Moscow

Primary Division/College:
College of Natural Resources

Primary Unit:
Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences

Employee Category:
Faculty

Classification Group

Title:

Research Faculty

Position Control Number: 0041

Suffix: 01

Contingency Code: 15

FTE: 1.0

Contract Basis:
Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract

Start Date:

01/05/2026

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Rank/Extension Type/Administrative appointment:
Extension Type Not Applicable;
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary

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.

This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position.

Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

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

Posting Date: 01/15/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by January 29th, 2026.

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