APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences
Department
Psychology and Communication
Position Classification
Regular Faculty
Rank
Negotiable
Tenure Status
Negotiable
Location
Moscow
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
$83,390.00 or higher, commensurate with experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/16/2027
POSITION OVERVIEW
Primary Faculty Position Summary
The Department of Psychology and Communication at the University of Idaho seeks applications for one open-rank tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Psychology, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Tenure may be granted at the time of hire based on qualifications and subject to university approval. The start date is negotiable to accommodate needs related to completing or transferring active research projects.
Candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank must have a record of accomplishment consistent with advancement to Associate Professor, including an established externally funded program of research. Candidates at the Associate Professor or Professor rank must demonstrate a sustained record of research productivity, external funding, and scholarly impact commensurate with rank.
The successful candidate will have an established, active, productive, and impactful research program supported by significant external funding and will be expected to sustain and expand that program through continued pursuit of major federal funding, including from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute service and outreach to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community. The position will contribute substantially to research and graduate training in the Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program and may also support the master’s program in Human Factors Psychology. We seek a colleague who will contribute to the continued development and growth of graduate education and research within the department.
Teaching load is negotiable based upon current research experience and productivity. The successful candidate will receive a competitive startup package to support the advancement of their research program.
The department offers a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology, broadly conceived, as well as in-person and online master’s programs in Human Factors Psychology. The University of Idaho is a land-grant institution classified as an R1 Doctoral University. The university is in Moscow, Idaho, approximately eight miles from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, providing opportunities for research collaboration across two major research universities.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in health psychology, nutrition, addictions, or other areas addressing the psychological, behavioral, or social determinants of health. Research programs should be positioned for continued success in securing major federal funding and may either complement existing departmental strengths or expand the department’s research portfolio through new areas of expertise.
Candidates must also be able to contribute to courses serving undergraduate Psychology majors. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date and a demonstrated record of research productivity and success securing significant external research funding, including current or recent funding from NIH. Candidates should demonstrate the capacity to sustain and expand a nationally competitive, externally funded research program.
Teaching & Advising Effort
24%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
66%
Outreach & Extension Effort
5%
University Service & Leadership Effort
5%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
PhD in psychology or related discipline
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Have been awarded funding from National Institutes of Health
- Experience conducting externally funded research
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses
- Evidence of scholarly productivity in area of expertise
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in securing external federal funding at various levels
- Experience leading teams (other researchers or students) in a research setting
- Experience mentoring graduate students
- Excellent communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contingency on Appointment
N/A
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled, but applications received by October 25, 2026 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research)
- 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload and Statement of Teaching)
- PDF of your 3 most relevant publications or manuscripts
- list of 3 references and their contact information
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
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.
