Job Details

Regular Faculty - Psychology (COBRE)

Position Number: 6286217
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Regular Faculty - Psychology (COBRE)

Posting Number: F001351P
Advertising Pay Range: $74,923.89 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: Department of Psychology and Communication
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 0109
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2025
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 Summary:

The Department of Psychology and Communication at the University of Idaho seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology, beginning August 2025.

This position will conduct federally funded research related to nutrition and womens health, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology, support the doctoral program in experimental psychology, and provide outreach and service related to Psychology and womens health as part of the COBRE in Nutrition and Womens Health. This will include collaboration with other faculty associated with the COBRE grant.

Area of expertise may be unique but also complement existing areas of expertise within the department. Candidate must be able to teach courses serving the psychology majors at the undergraduate level.

Candidates are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and should have a Ph.D. in psychology, nutrition, or related discipline by the date of appointment.

Unit/Department Summary:

The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is the largest college at the University of Idaho. As the college which focuses on liberal arts education, we provide foundational support for all students as well as offer majors, minors, certificates, and enriching experiences aimed to produce globally engaged, culturally competent, well-versed citizens who desire to grow the State of Idaho and engage the world. CLASS is a research college whose faculty investigate the cutting edges of humanities, social sciences, and performing arts. We seek staff and faculty who will share our goals.

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 48%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 42%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

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

PhD in psychology, nutrition, or related discipline
Experience teaching undergraduate courses
Experience in seeking external federal funding
Evidence of scholarly productivity in area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Emerging or established line of research related to nutrition and womens health
Experience conducting externally funded research
Experience leading teams (other researchers or students) in a research setting
Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position remains open until filled, however, applications received by May 14, 2025 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research)
2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Statement of Teaching)
PDF of your 3 most relevant publications or manuscripts (upload as Other Document 1)
List of 3 references

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48000

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.