APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Science
Department
Biological Sciences
Position Classification
Regular Faculty
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Location
Moscow
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/16/2027
POSITION OVERVIEW
Primary Faculty Position Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek a highly collaborative scientist to establish a productive, extramurally funded research program in genetics or genomics. The successful candidate will build upon existing departmental strengths and align with our strategic priorities.
Duties include teaching an average of 1.5 classes per academic year in the medical sciences curriculum or other programs to meet the teaching needs of the department; maintaining an active research program that includes securing external funding to support research activities in area of expertise; developing research collaborations across the college and university; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; attending faculty meetings and departmental seminars; serving on department, college, and/or university committees.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate (Biochemistry; Bioinformatics; Biology; Medical Sciences; Microbiology) and graduate (Biology; Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MMBB); Neuroscience) degrees. Faculty also participate in the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology interdisciplinary graduate program. The department hosts a supportive and collaborative community of researchers with internationally recognized strengths in evolutionary biology, microbiology, host–microbe interactions, genetics and genomics, cellular and molecular biology, ecology, and computational biology. Faculty benefit from numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the department and across the university.
Teaching & Advising Effort
35%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
55%
Outreach & Extension Effort
5%
University Service & Leadership Effort
5%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
An earned doctorate in genetics, biological sciences, or a closely related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 2 years of post-doctoral research experience in an area relevant to proposed research program.
- An active research program or area of research expertise in a field of genetics or genomics.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed work in scientific journals.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- A demonstrated potential to secure external research funding (e.g., grants, fellowships).
- Documented evidence of experience in college-level instruction.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate student researchers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contingency on Appointment
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled with a priority review date for those who apply by September 20, 2026.
Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment
No
Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
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.
