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.