Assistant Professor - Outdoor Studies Program

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Juneau, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in its interdisciplinary Outdoor Studies program beginning August 2026. We are looking for a scholar with a background in the humanities or social sciences who can teach both interdisciplinary academic courses and outdoor field courses as well as maintain a productive research/scholarship program. University of Alaska Southeast – Outdoor Studies Program The Outdoor Studies Program, housed in the humanities department of UAS, offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts approach that integrates technical courses in climbing, kayaking, backcountry skiing, and other outdoor pursuits with intellectually challenging courses in philosophy, literature, the social sciences, and other academic areas. The program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Outdoor and Adventure Studies, and a two-semester certificate in Outdoor Skills and Leadership. The UAS Juneau campus overlooks Auke Bay on one side and Auke Lake and the Mendenhall Glacier on the other. Importantly for the Outdoor Studies Program, this beautiful location offers excellent access to salt water, fresh water, mountains, and glaciers. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to teach both lower and upper-division interdisciplinary academic courses required in the program (examples might include, Philosophy 372: Perspectives on the Natural World, Environmental Studies 120: Cultures and Environments, or Humanities 370: Sport, Leisure, and Culture). The candidate should also have strong outdoor skills and the ability to teach outdoor courses (examples might include, Backpacking in Southeast Alaska, Backcountry Skiing, or Introduction to Sea Kayaking). The required teaching load is 9 credits per term – equivalent to 3/3. And, the candidate is expected to maintain an active research program in humanities or social sciences, with an interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary work. The role also requires a willingness to lead or assist in expedition courses that involve international travel and time in remote environments. Experience guiding or leading groups in outdoor settings, particularly in cold mountain or coastal environments, and basic competence on skis or snowboard, will be an asset. UAS is located in Southeast Alaska on the cultural homeland of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples. The Department of Humanities openly embraces students from all backgrounds and seeks candidates who will foster a climate in which all students are welcomed and supported.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a humanities, social science, or related field (ABD applicants may also be considered).
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Experience guiding or leading groups in outdoor settings, particularly in cold mountain or coastal environments, and basic competence on skis or snowboard, will be an asset.

Benefits

• full employee benefits package
• UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree