Assistant Professor in Genetics or Genomics

Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

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.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/regular-faculty-moscow-idaho-united-states-809cd49c-b469-47d6-988a-ce187e65630d

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