Job Details

Research Faculty - Fish Nutrition

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

FTE: 1.0

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track

Rank: Assistant Professor

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.

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

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.