Find & Apply For Biology Professor Jobs in Moscow, Idaho

Regular Faculty Posting Number:

F001441P

Advertising Pay Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Location:

Moscow Primary Division/College:

Primary Unit:

Employee Category:

Faculty Classification Group Title:

Position Control Number:

1784

Suffix:

00

Contingency Code:

Not Applicable FTE:

1.0

Contract Basis:

Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date:

08/16/2027

FLSA Status:

Exempt Tenure Tracking:

Tenured Rank:

Assistant Professor Extension Type:

Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type:

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

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.

Unit/Department Summary:

https://www.uidaho.edu/sci/biology

Administrative Summary:

Contingency Description:

Teaching & Advising:

35%

Scholarship & Creative Activity:

55%

Outreach & Extension:

5%

University Service & Leadership:

5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in genetics, biological sciences, or a closely related field. 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 Qualifications:

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 & Working Conditions:

Posting Date:

08/11/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions to

Applicants:

This position is open until filled with a priority review date for those who apply by September 20, 2026.

Applicant Resources:

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

Background Check Statement:

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