- Posting Number: F001434P
- Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
- Location: Moscow
- Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
- Primary Unit: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
- Employee Category: Faculty
- Classification Group Title: Research Faculty
- Position Control Number: 1830
- Suffix: 00
- Contingency Code: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.0
- Contract Basis: Academic Year
- Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
- 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 University of Idaho seeks an exceptional candidate for an academic year tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on fish nutrition and commercial aquaculture production. The successful candidate will have access to the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) facilities in Moscow and the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, as well as equipment at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center through a cooperative agreement with the USDA/ARS Trout Feeds Program. These outstanding facilities create unique opportunities to participate in regional, national, and international aquaculture research. This position serves Idaho’s aquaculture industry. Idaho is a leader in the national aquaculture industry, producing over 70% of the nation’s commercially grown rainbow trout and supporting production of sturgeon, tilapia, catfish, ornamental species, and conservation hatcheries.
The faculty member will conduct and publish research in fish nutrition, secure external funding, mentor graduate students, and contribute to professional service and departmental activities in alignment with university and college expectations.
Teaching responsibilities include 3–6 credits per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, primarily in monogastric nutrition. The position also involves advising students and supervising staff and postdoctoral fellows within the department and ARI.
Unit/Department Summary
https://www.uidaho.edu/agricultural-life-sciences/academics/animal-veterinary-food-sciences,
https://www.uidaho.edu/research/institutes/aquaculture-research-institute
Administrative Summary
- Teaching & Advising: 15%
- Scholarship & Creative Activity: 65%
- Outreach & Extension: 0%
- University Service & Leadership: 20%
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Fish Nutrition, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Biology, or related to the domain of the position
- Experience competing for external funding
- Experience publishing research in refereed journals
- Experience delivering course instruction in a formal educational or training setting.
- Experience interacting with students or stakeholders through problem solving, communication, and professional engagement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
- Experience with verbal and written communication
- Experience in statistical analysis and interpretation of data
- Experience advising undergraduate students and mentoring graduate students
- Experience conducting research with commercial industry stakeholders and research sponsors
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license
Posting Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by July 24, 2026 will receive first consideration.
In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, unofficial transcripts, statement of Research and a statement of Teaching.
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/51975
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
