Regular Faculty - Psychology
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Advertising Pay Range $79,086-$117,226 or higher, commensurate with experience
Location
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College
Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit
Primary Unit Department of Psychology and Communication
Employee Category
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number
Position Control Number 0436
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
FTE
1.0
Contract Basis
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Tenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank
Rank Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number F001369P Internal Posting? Recruitment Title Regular Faculty - Psychology Advertising Pay Range $79,086-$117,226 or higher, commensurate with experience Location Moscow Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci. Primary Unit Department of Psychology and Communication Employee Category Faculty Classification Group Title Regular Faculty Position Control Number 0436 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 Negotiable (must be justified) Rank Negotiable (must be justified) Extension Type Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Responsibilities Position Summary
The Department of Psychology and Communication at the University of Idaho seeks applications for two faculty positions in Psychology. Both positions are tenure-track with an open rank for appointment of Assistant, Associate, or Full professor (rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws). Positions are anticipated to begin in August 2026.
Potential for summer contract, to be negotiated annually with the Department Chair/Dean.
These positions will conduct research with the expectation federal funding will be sought and secured, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology, and provide outreach and service. The positions may support the master’s program in human factors psychology and are expected to mentor students and teach courses in the doctoral program in experimental psychology.
Areas of expertise within health psychology (broadly defined), addictions, or psychology of health are desired. Areas of expertise should have high potential for future federal funding. They may be unique but also complement existing areas of expertise within the department. Candidates must be able to teach courses serving the psychology majors at the undergraduate level.
Candidates must have a record of securing funding from the National Institutes of Health, are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and must have a Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline by appointment start date.
Unit/Department Summary
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Administrative Summary Contingency Description Teaching & Advising 24% Scholarship & Creative Activity 66% Outreach & Extension 5% University Service & Leadership 5%
Qualifications 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 of Health
- Experience conducting externally funded research
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses
- Experience publishing research finding in area of expertise
- Experience in seeking external federal funding at various levels
- Experience leading teams (other researchers or students) in a research setting
- Experience mentoring graduate students
- Excellent communication skills
Posting Information Posting Date 07/21/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled, but applications received by October 1, 2025 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
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Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
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