Regular Faculty - Psychology

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychology and Communication at the University of Idaho seeks an open-rank tenure-track or tenured faculty member in Psychology, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Tenure may be granted at hire based on qualifications, and the start date is negotiable to accommodate ongoing research.

The successful candidate will lead an active externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to service, outreach, and

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or related discipline by start date.
• Evidence of securing externally funded research, including NIH funding.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses and a track record of scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and supervise research projects.
• Contribute service and outreach to department, college, university, and broader community.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded, productive research program.

Skills

Experience teaching undergraduate

Scholarly productivity

Externally funded research

NIH funding experience

Education

PhD in psychology or related discipline

Job description

Regular Faculty - Psychology

Posting Number:

F001448P

Advertising Pay Range:

$83,390.00 or higher, commensuratewith experience

Location:

Moscow

Employee Category:

Faculty

Position Control Number:

0436

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:

Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank:

Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type:

Not Applicable

Teaching & Advising:

24%

Scholarship & Creative Activity:

66%

Outreach & Extension:

5%

University Service & Leadership:

5%

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology and Communication at the University ofIdaho seeks applications for one open-rank tenure-track or tenuredfaculty position in Psychology, with an anticipated start date ofAugust 2027. Tenure may be granted at the time of hire based onqualifications and subject to university approval. The start dateis negotiable to accommodate needs related to completing ortransferring active research projects.

Candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank must have arecord of accomplishment consistent with advancement to AssociateProfessor, including an established externally funded program ofresearch. Candidates at the Associate Professor or Professor rankmust demonstrate a sustained record of research productivity,external funding, and scholarly impact commensurate withrank.

The successful candidate will have an established, active,productive, and impactful research program supported by significantexternal funding and will be expected to sustain and expand thatprogram through continued pursuit of major federal funding,including from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Thesuccessful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate coursesin Psychology, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, andcontribute service and outreach to the department, college,university, profession, and broader community.

The position will contribute substantially to research and graduatetraining in the Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program and may alsosupport the master's program in Human Factors Psychology. We seek acolleague who will contribute to the continued development andgrowth of graduate education and research within the department.Teaching load is negotiable based upon current research experienceand productivity. The successful candidate will receive acompetitive startup package to support the advancement of theirresearch program.

The department offers a doctoral program in ExperimentalPsychology, broadly conceived, as well as in-person and onlinemaster's programs in Human Factors Psychology. The University ofIdaho is a land-grant institution classified as an R1 DoctoralUniversity. The university is in Moscow, Idaho, approximately eightmiles from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington,providing opportunities for research collaboration across two majorresearch universities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise inhealth psychology, nutrition, addictions, or other areas addressingthe psychological, behavioral, or social determinants of health.Research programs should be positioned for continued success insecuring major federal funding and may either complement existingdepartmental strengths or expand the department's researchportfolio through new areas of expertise. Candidates must also beable to contribute to courses serving undergraduate Psychologymajors.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely relateddiscipline by the appointment start date and a demonstrated recordof research productivity and success securing significant externalresearch funding, including current or recent funding from NIH.Candidates should demonstrate the capacity to sustain and expand anationally competitive, externally funded research program.

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in psychology or related discipline
• Have been awarded funding from National Institutes ofHealth
• Experience conducting externally funded research
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in securing external federal funding at variouslevels
• Experience leading teams (other researchers or students) in aresearch setting
• Experience mentoring graduate students
• Excellent communication skills

Unit/Department Summary:

Psychology and Communication

Posting Date:

09/22/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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.