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Arctic Innovation Fellow

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Jul 24, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	07/24/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129379
Position Title	Arctic Innovation Fellow
Hiring Range Minimum	$113,000
Hiring Range Maximum	$142,000
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	Yes
If yes, length of term in months.	36
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	Reporting to the Director of the Institute of Arctic Studies, the Arctic Innovation Fellow will advance Dartmouth's leadership in addressing critical Arctic and Cold Regions challenges through research, partnerships, and policy-relevant scholarship. The Fellow will oversee research and partnership initiatives, coordinate with faculty affiliates and visiting scholars, develop seminars in Arctic science and policy, and coordinate policy-relevant convenings generate meaningful scholarship, collaborations, and solutions to Arctic and Cold Regions challenges.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	PhD plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	6+ years of experience in environmental and international affairs as a policy advisor or academic scholar. Proven ability to independently manage complex projects with sound judgment. Expertise in Arctic climate, environment, security, Indigenous Knowledge engagement, and diplomacy. Strong understanding of international and US policy-making processes and institutions. Commitment to ethical, equitable knowledge co-production with diverse partners. Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Exceptional skills in writing, analysis, presentations, and communication. Ability to lead and coordinate efforts across diverse knowledge systems. High ethical standards and discretion with sensitive information. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number	kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Melody Burkins, Director, Institute of Arctic Studies
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is a 36-month term position. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80159

Key Accountabilities

Description

Research & Partnership Development -

Provides strategic oversight and coordination for IAS activities that enhance Dartmouth's leadership in Arctic and Cold Regions policy-relevant research, programming, and partnership development. Collaborates with Arctic Indigenous communities and global partners to co-create ethical, equitable research and policy solutions. Key initiatives include:

Advancing "Distinctive Dartmouth" Arctic & Cold Regions Scholarship: Supports the IAS Director in implementing recommendations from Dartmouth's 2025 Climate Futures Initiative Report, focusing on investments that strengthen Dartmouth's Arctic and Cold Regions research, education, and policy impact.
Maintaining and Building Dartmouth's Strategic US-Canada and International Arctic Partnerships: Serves as IAS' research and partnership liaison to maintain and build upon IAS' strategic US-Canada and Arctic international partnerships across issues of climate, sustainable development, business relationships, security, Arctic and polar governance, and Indigenous rights. Emphasis will be placed on international partnerships advancing IAS strategic priorities, including Arctic organizations across the North American Arctic (US-Canada-Greenland), UArctic, the Arctic Research Consortium of the US (ARCUS), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), the Arctic Council, and the US Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), among others.
Arctic Research Engagement Protocol Training: Develops and launches a program for training researchers in ethical, equitable Arctic engagement in collaboration with Indigenous organizations and Dartmouth's Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) faculty.

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Policy-Relevant Convenings -

Develops and manages policy-relevant events, workshops, conferences, and initiatives to amplify scholarly and policy-relevant impacts.
Facilitates collaboration among IAS faculty affiliates, postdoctoral scholars, Senior Arctic Fellows, and visiting scholars to advance policy-relevant Arctic and Cold Regions research, education, and outreach.
Coordinates outreach and engagement with IAS Faculty Affiliates, IAS Fellows, and IAS Visiting Scholars

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Policy-Engaged Arctic Programs & Seminars -

Collaborates with the Guarini School to support dialogs regarding potential PhD policy track connected to the EEES graduate program and other partners.
Partners with Rauner Library and the Hood Museum to encourage faculty engagement with Dartmouth's Arctic and polar collections through creative programming and outreach.
May develop and teach one course or seminar per year to support student learning in policy-relevant Arctic issues in area of expertise.

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Grant-writing, Fundraising, Stewardship -

Works with IAS Director to create opportunities for new funding through the cultivation of relationships with donors and grant-writing for high-value funding opportunities from US and international philanthropies, governments, and organizations.
Supports IAS Director in ensuring highest-level stewardship of current Arctic endowments and gifts, helping to develop appropriate outreach and reports of annual activities.

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--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.