Assistant Professor in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy

Job description

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 could include energy, air quality, water, climate, wildlife, agricultural conservation, public lands, or hazardous waste management as examples.

We welcome applications from those working across an array of natural resource and environmental contexts.

Relevance to the state of Utah would be especially welcomed.

Teaching expectations will include a combination of online/virtual and in-person courses that contribute to the department’s curriculum.

This tenure-track, full-time academic-year (nine-month) position is based at the USU main campus in Logan.

The emphasis for the position is 50% research, 40% teaching/advising, and 10% service.

The position will start August 2026.

Background information is available on the webpages for the Department of Environment and Society and its home, the .

and Jessie E.

Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Application review will begin October 20, 2025.

The position will remain open until filled, but application by the date above is 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 (

) is committed to enhancing lives and landscapes through education, research, and outreach.

We work across biological, physical, and socioeconomic boundaries to better understand natural and managed ecosystems and to promote the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources.

Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarship and engage in collaborations that advance discovery and innovation across disciplines.

Many hold Extension appointments that connect their research directly to communities throughout Utah.

With a statewide network of campuses and learning centers, the college serves people in both urban and rural communities as part of the university’s land-grant mission.

We foster professional collaboration within and beyond the university, and experiential learning for students at all phases of their academic path.

Faculty and students benefit from Utah’s remarkable and varied landscapes, which provide unparalleled opportunities for field-based research, education, and outreach.

The Department of Environment and Society () uses the social, environmental, and interdisciplinary sciences to understand human-environment interactions at a range of spatial scales and to bring human considerations into natural resource and environmental management.

Faculty promote people-centered solutions for sustainability transitions and climate change adaptations and deliver graduate and undergraduate education in environmental social and interdisciplinary sciences, recreation resource management, and geography.

Together we value respectful practices and community engagement for a more sustainable and just tomorrow.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university.

As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities.

USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county.

USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries.

For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.

’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported.

We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.

We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.

Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023.

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The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or 

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Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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Required Skill Profession

Postsecondary Teachers