APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Natural Resources
Department
Fish & Wildlife Sciences
Position Classification
Research Faculty
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Location
Off Campus Location - Hagerman
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
$72,000 or higher depending on experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
01/04/2027
POSITION OVERVIEW
Faculty Position Summary
The Department Fish and Wildlife Sciences (FWS) seeks a non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor with expertise in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to help expand our interdisciplinary research and teaching efforts focused on sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. The position is a term position contingent of continuation of funding.
Teaching & Advising Effort
15%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
75%
Outreach & Extension Effort
7%
University Service & Leadership Effort
3%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Completed Ph.D. in Fish Physiology (or related field such as aquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinary science)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience competing for external funding.
- Experience collaborating with industry, and publishing research in high-impact, refereed journals.
- Experience solving problems analytically.
- Experience communicating orally and in writing.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
- Experience with cold water aquaculture, fish physiology, biochemical and -omics analyses, and gastrointestinal function/health.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring graduate students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
No - Search will close November 15, 2026
Contingency on Appointment
Yes
Contingency Description
This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate’s eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.
Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment
Uncertain
Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check
EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
