Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

University of Idaho; Hollister (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho seeks a non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professor with expertise in cold water aquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to expand interdisciplinary research and teaching in sustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. The term position depends on funding, with a 15% teaching load, 75% scholarship, and 7% outreach while maintaining university service.

The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, secure external funding, and contribute to graduate

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in Fish Physiology (or related field such as aquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinary science)
• Experience competing for external funding.
• Experience collaborating with industry, and publishing research in high-impact, refereed journals.
• Experience solving problems analytically.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring graduate students.
• Leading and participating in interdisciplinary research teams.
• Pursuing external funding opportunities.
• Contributing to hatchery management and sustainable aquaculture research.

Skills

Grant writing

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Fish Physiology or related field

Job description

Research Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Department: Fish & Wildlife Sciences

Position Classification: Research Faculty

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Location: Off Campus Location - Hagerman

FTE: 1.0

Advertising Pay Range: $72,000 or higher depending on experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 01/04/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Faculty Position Summary

The Department Fish and Wildlife Sciences (FWS) seeks a non-tenuretrack Assistant Research Professor with expertise in cold wateraquaculture and gastrointestinal physiology to help expand ourinterdisciplinary research and teaching efforts focused onsustainable aquaculture and hatchery management. The position is aterm position contingent of continuation of funding.

Teaching & Advising Effort: 15%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort: 75%

Outreach & Extension Effort: 7%

University Service & Leadership Effort: 3%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Completed Ph.D. in Fish Physiology (or related field such as aquaculture, fisheries science, biological science, veterinary science)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience competing for external funding.
• Experience collaborating with industry, and publishing research in high-impact, refereed journals.
• Experience solving problems analytically.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Experience with cold water aquaculture, fish physiology, biochemical and -omics analyses, and gastrointestinal function/health.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring graduate students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

No - Search will close November 15, 2026

Contingency on Appointment

Yes

Contingency Description

This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to supportthe position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event ofinsufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University inits sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement byadjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout thecontract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’semployment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the fundingor sponsoring agency had to give to the University beforedecreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position.Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the eventtermination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the noticeprovisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. NewH-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported inlimited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visasponsorship may be available depending on the candidate'seligibility. Please contact the International Program Office [e-mail] for additional visa eligibility information.

Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment

Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.