Position Summary
The Director of the Sustainability Certificate will lead the administration of the university’s first all-college certificate. Sustainability is an interdisciplinary topic that has relevance in nearly every area of work and life and the certificate is expected to grow rapidly. Certificate completion will allow students to contribute to an informed citizenry that is creating sustainable solutions for Idaho and beyond, and to cultivate an ecologically sound, economically prosperous, and equitable society for current and future generations. The Director will play a critical role in advising students currently enrolled in the program and recruiting prospective students to the certificate. Summer work will be necessary. Fiscal year employees are encouraged to apply. Should the successful candidate be a fiscal year employee, the buyout of time will be negotiated with the primary department.
Required Qualifications
University of Idaho tenure track or non-tenure track associate professor or higher with a terminal degree in their disciplinary field and experience relevant to sustainability Experience working in interdisciplinary activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience proposing new courses or curricula.