Regular Faculty

Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College
College of Science

Department
Physics

Position Classification
Regular Faculty

Rank
Assistant Professor

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Location
Moscow

FTE
1.0

Advertising Pay Range
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 Physics
Department at the University of Idaho is seeking to hire one
tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level. We
seek a faculty member who will establish strong research programs
in experimental, theoretical, or computational physics that will
complement or build on existing strengths within the department and
the College of Science.

The department currently has faculty working on various topics in
astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter, nuclear and quantum
physics, optics, and planetary science, and the college is pursuing
initiatives in biomedical and bioengineering fields. All areas will
be considered.

Instructional duties for research active faculty typically include
teaching one three-credit hour course per semester at the
undergraduate and/or graduate level. These courses support
university-wide physics education, as well as B.A., B.S., M.S. and
Ph.D. programs in physics. The new faculty member will be expected
to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the physics
program.

Scholarship duties include conducting research in physics,
disseminating research through publications in refereed
professional journals and presentations at conferences, and seeking
external funding to support research activities.

Outreach duties include participating in activities related to
community involvement and serving the professional physics
community through scholarship.

Service duties include serving on department, college and/or
university-level committees.

The College of Science is also recruiting new faculty in biology
(ecological immunology), geography (health geography), geology
(critical materials), and statistics or applied mathematics (for
independent or collaborative research in nutrition and women's
health).

Teaching & Advising Effort
35%

Scholarship & Creative Activity
Effort
55%

Outreach & Extension Effort
5%

University Service & Leadership
Effort
5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Record of research activity in physics, demonstrated by

peer-reviewed publications

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of productive post-doctoral or equivalent

experience.

• Evidence of potential to acquire external funding, demonstrated

by submitted and/or funded proposals.

• Evidence of ability to teach University of Idaho undergraduate

and graduate physics courses.

• Evidence of synergies with the existing research strengths in

the department or college, described in the letter of
application.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled
Yes

Contingency
N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants
This
position will remain open until filled, however, applications
received on or before November 15, 2026, will
receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a
suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/regular-faculty-moscow-idaho-united-states-d164b654-aa99-4ae5-8737-d3a62440e27d

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