Regular Faculty, Assistant Professor - Exercise Psychology Job at University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

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  • University of Idaho
  • Moscow, ID

Job Description

Regular Faculty, Assistant Professor - Exercise Psychology

Posting Number: F001381P
Advertising Pay Range: $65,000 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit: Department of Movement Sciences
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 2536
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

1


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’s Department of Movement Sciences and the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences are pleased to announce the availability of a full-time 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences ( ESHS ) with a focus in Exercise Psychology in Kinesiology.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in sport and exercise psychology, physical activity and behavior change, and/or other related topics within our curriculum. The candidate will be a dynamic educator who can develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the ESHS curriculum. In addition, the person who fills this position will actively conduct interdisciplinary research that complements existing faculty expertise. Finally, candidates should be committed to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and value service to the institution, profession, and community.


Unit/Department Summary:


Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 40%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:
  • PhD/EdD in Exercise Psychology, Kinesiology or closely related fields, applicants who are ABD with dissertations in process will be considered (degree completion by start date is required)
  • Scholarly productivity in area of expertise; and
  • Experience teaching university-level courses.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research;
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Development and delivery of coursework (online and face-to-face) for undergraduate and graduate programs;
  • Potential to acquire external funding;
  • Experience with accreditation; and
  • Excellent communication skills.


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 10/15/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application review will begin November 15, 2025, and will continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Applicants should complete the online application . Please include:
(1) letter of application;
(2) current curriculum vitae;
(3) statement of scholarly focus (1-page max.);
(4) teaching, outreach and service philosophies (1-page max.);
(5) official transcripts; and
(6), names and contact information for three references.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

The University of Idaho has paused sponsorship of new H-1B visas until further notice. Other visas may be supported based upon eligibility.

Please contact Dr. Philip Scruggs (pwscruggs@uidaho.edu), the department chair, with questions.


Applicant Resources:

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.


To apply, visit

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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