About this opportunity
University Of Idaho lists this **Interim Sustainability Certificate Director / VProvAI opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
**Interim Sustainability Certificate Director / VProvAI
Internal Posting? This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only
Recruitment Title
Recruitment Title **Interim Sustainability Certificate Director / VProvAI
Advertising Pay Range
Advertising Pay Range AY faculty - 10% base salary stipend during AY + Summer 2027 contract receiving a 10% base salary stipend. FY faculty - 10% base salary stipend.
Location
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College
Primary Division/College Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives
Primary Unit
Primary Unit Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives
Employee Category
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title
Classification Group Title Program Dir/Dist Dir/Super
Position Control Number
Position Control Number 7307
Suffix
Suffix 01
Contingency Code
Contingency Code 5
FTE
1.0
Contract Basis
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
Anticipated Contract Start Date 09/28/2026
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Tenure Tracking
Tenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank
Rank Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Administrative Appointment Type Interim
The Interim Director of the Sustainability Certificate is a one-year appointment terming at the end of Summer 2027 and 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 Interim Director will play a critical role in advising students currently enrolled in the program and recruiting prospective students to the certificate. Fiscal year employees are encouraged to apply.
Academic year faculty will receive a 10% base salary stipend and are required to continue the work until the end of Summer 2027 under summer contract. Fiscal year faculty will also receive a 10% base salary stipend and are required to complete the duties until the end of Summer 2027.
The Interim Director will be responsible for:
Providing leadership in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering the university’s Sustainability Certificate(s)
Organizing meetings of the Sustainability Certificate Faculty Working Group and serving as a voting member
Overseeing the review of course inclusion proposals
Overseeing certificate assessment (in cooperation with the University Sustainability Director and the Associate Director of Assessment)
Suggesting changes needed to improve the certificate’s curricula, structure, and/or instructional approaches based on assessment findings and national best practices
Coordinating with faculty across campus to grow membership and strengthen the program identity and university-wide commitment
Coordinating logistics for program-sponsored events
Leading recruiting and retention efforts
Guiding the submission of proposed certificate changes to the UCC and, when relevant, the State Board of Education and the university’s institutional accreditor.
Helping to organize the annual Sustainability Course Development Workshop and other professional development events for faculty
Serving as official advisor for the Sustainability Certificate and relevant “Dept Chair” on Change of Curriculum forms related to the certificate
This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year and employee may return to their faculty appointment, upon 60 days written notice.
Teaching & Advising
Teaching & Advising TBD
Scholarship & Creative Activity
Scholarship & Creative Activity TBD
Outreach & Extension
Outreach & Extension TBD
University Service & Leadership
University Service & Leadership 25
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
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.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/22/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa Sponsorship
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Required Documents
Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
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