Job Description

Position Information

Posting Number F001454P Internal Posting? Recruitment Title Regular Faculty Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience Location Moscow Primary Division/College College of Science Primary Unit Physics Employee Category Faculty Classification Group Title Regular Faculty Position Control Number 0385 Suffix 00 Contingency Code Not Applicable FTE

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Contract Basis Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027 FLSA Status Exempt Tenure Tracking Tenure Track Rank Assistant Professor Extension Type Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

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).

Unit/Department Summary

https://www.uidaho.edu/science/academics/physics

Administrative Summary Contingency Description Teaching & Advising 35% Scholarship & Creative Activity 55% Outreach & Extension 5% University Service & Leadership 5%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field.
• Record of research activity in physics, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date 10/09/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes 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.

Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources 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.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain