Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Natural Resources

Department

Fish & Wildlife Sciences

Position Classification

Research Faculty

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Location

Off Campus Location - Hagerman

FTE

1.0

Advertising Pay Range

$72,000 or higher depending on experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Type of Appointment

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

01/04/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Faculty Position Summary

The Department Fish and Wildlife Sciences (FWS) seeks a non-tenure
track Assistant Research Professor with expertise in cold water
aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to help expand our
interdisciplinary research and teaching efforts focused on
sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. The position is a
term position contingent of continuation of funding.

Teaching & Advising Effort

15%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

75%

Outreach & Extension Effort

7%

University Service & Leadership Effort

3%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Completed Ph.D. in Fish Physiology (or related field such as
aquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinary
science)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience competing for external funding.
• Experience collaborating with industry, and publishing research

in high-impact, refereed journals.

• Experience solving problems analytically.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research

team.

• Experience with cold water aquaculture, fish physiology,

biochemical and -omics analyses, and gastrointestinal
function/health.

• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring

graduate students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

No - Search will close November 15, 2026

Contingency on Appointment

Yes

Contingency Description

This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support
the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of
insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in
its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by
adjusting the employee's FTE and annual salary throughout the
contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee's
employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60
days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding
or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before
decreasing or terminating funding for the employee's position.
Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event
termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice
provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 Available for Appointment

Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/research-assistant-professor-aquaculture-twin-falls-idaho-united-states

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