About this opportunity
University Of Idaho lists this Regular Faculty opportunity in moscow, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Location
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College
Primary Division/College College of Science
Primary Unit
Primary Unit Biological Sciences
Employee Category
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number
Position Control Number 1784
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1.0
Contract Basis
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Rank
Extension Type
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Responsibilities
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.
Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in genetics, biological sciences, or a closely related field.
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 Qualifications
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 & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Date
Posting Date 08/11/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled with a priority review date for those who apply by September 20, 2026.
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.
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
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Supplemental Questions
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Worksite address
moscow, ID, 83843, US
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