Regular Faculty

Position Summary

The Physics Department at the University of Idaho is seeking a new tenure‑track faculty member at the assistant professor level. Candidates will establish strong research programs in experimental, theoretical, or computational physics that complement or build on existing department strengths. While all physics areas are considered, experimental focus is especially encouraged. The new faculty member will mentor undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to the College of Science’s diverse research portfolio.

Unit

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Administrative Summary

• Teaching & Advising: 35%
• Scholarship & Creative Activity: 55%
• Outreach & Extension: 5%
• University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education / Degree Required

• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field.
• Record of research activity in physics, demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications.
• Evidence of synergies with the existing research strengths in the department or college, described in the letter of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Productive post‑doctoral or equivalent experience.
• Potential to acquire external funding, as evidenced by submitted and/or funded proposals.
• Ability to teach University of Idaho undergraduate and graduate physics courses.
• Teaching experience beyond conventional teaching assistantship duties.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None specifically stated.

Posting Details

Posting Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled, but applications received on or before January 10, 2026 will receive first consideration. Appropriate work authorization is required. New H‑1B visa sponsorship from the University of Idaho will not be supported until further notice. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp for additional visa eligibility information.

To ensure full consideration, please provide the following required documents with your application:

Resume/CV

List of three references

Letter of application (3 pages maximum, including a discussion of how your research will complement existing strengths in the department and/or college and how you would contribute to efforts to support and expand the experiences of the various students and other people in the program).

Statement of teaching (3 pages maximum, including a discussion of your teaching experience, methods, and style with concrete examples).

Statement of research (3 pages maximum, including a discussion of your research experience, interests, and plans for future research programs with concrete examples, and past experience and/or future plans for seeking external funding for your research if applicable).

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