Regular Faculty – Environmental History

The University of Idaho is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in Environmental History, focusing on North American environmental history, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and prior teaching experience. The role involves contributing to the curriculum with courses on American environmental and Indigenous history, and engaging with stakeholders on the I-CREWS project through July 2028. Full-time position, not remote.
Position Summary
The Department of History at the University of Idaho is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of North American environmental history with expertise in the histories of water and Indigenous knowledge and practice. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests focused on the Pacific Northwest. This position would contribute to the curriculum with courses on American environmental history, Indigenous history, and broader North American history courses. Expertise in public history, material culture studies, cultural heritage management, or other forms of community engagement is also preferred. Candidates are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching, and should have a Ph.D. in history, public history, appropriate interdisciplinary or cultural studies programs, or other related fields by start date of appointment. ABDs close to completion are welcome to apply. The successful candidate is expected to actively engage with project participants and stakeholders on the National Science Foundation EPSCoR funded I- CREWS project through July 2028.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in history, public history, appropriate interdisciplinary or cultural studies programs, or other related fields; Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; Expertise in American environmental history.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated research potential; Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaboration; Experience with public history or community outreach; Expertise in histories of water; Expertise in Indigenous histories; Expertise in Pacific Northwest studies.