Job Details

Regular Faculty

Position Number: 6583368
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Regular Faculty

Posting Number: F001376P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Engineering
Primary Unit: Mechanical Engineering
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 3070
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

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 is the states land-grant research university and is proud to hold the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity (R1), placing it among the nations top research institutions. With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong support for interdisciplinary collaboration, the University fosters an environment where cutting-edge research and high-quality teaching thrive together.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and whose research and teaching complement existing departmental strengths and/or address emerging research areas related to national priorities in mechanical engineering, are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates should have demonstrated potential to develop an externally funded high-impact research program, mentor Ph.D. students, and advance the state of the art in mechanical engineering. Candidates should also have a record of, and aptitude for, research dissemination in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

Competitive candidates should also have the ability and expertise to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of the traditional areas of mechanical engineering. The successful candidate will be assigned courses that may include laboratory and project components, in addition to conventional lecture components. Occasionally, some courses may be delivered virtually, either synchronously or asynchronously. New tenure-track faculty typically receive a reduced teaching load (often one class per semester) prior to tenure to support the development of a strong research program.

Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and will be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university service and leadership activities. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide academic and professional advising to undergraduate and graduate students.

Unit/Department Summary:

College of Engineering | University of Idaho
Department of Mechanical Engineering | University of Idaho

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 40%
Outreach & Extension: 0%
University Service & Leadership: 10%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications:

Ph.D Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience with written and oral communication to a range of audiences.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
Currently hold or possess the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching and developing mechanical engineering courses.
Expertise and experience in a new and growing research field within the scope of mechanical engineering.
Evidence of the ability to collaborate across the department, college, and university on proposals, research, and dissemination.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and student mentoring.
Ability to teach hands-on laboratory courses with team project assignments.
Ability to develop and teach upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.
Demonstrated ability to teach virtually, either synchronously or asynchronously.
Experience with collaborative teaching efforts.
Commitment to professionalism in engineering education.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled with a first review date of December 1, 2025.
Complete applications consist of the following: a CV, a Cover Letter, a Teaching Philosophy Statement, an Evidence of Research and Vision Statement, and a List of Five References.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/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 https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49573

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