This position will be secondarily affiliated with the university's NIH-funded COBRE in Nutrition and Women's Health. As such, successful candidates should be interested in and willing to collaborate with other university faculty conducting research related to nutrition and women's health as well as participate in COBRE in Nutrition and Women's Health activities.
Instructional duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and/or statistics (typically two courses per semester) to support mathematics and statistics education at the university and the BS, MS, and PhD programs. Mentoring and advising students are expected. Scholarship duties include conducting research in applied mathematics or statistics, disseminating research through publications in refereed professional journals, and seeking external funding to support research activities. Service duties include serving on departmental and university committees and participating in recruitment and retention efforts. Outreach duties include participating in activities related to community involvement and serving in the professional community.
The College of Science is also recruiting new faculty in biology (ecological immunology), geography (health geography), geology (critical materials), physics (research area open), and statistics or applied mathematics (for independent or collaborative research in nutrition and women's health). Applications from partners or collaborators who fit these positions are encouraged.
Unit/Department Summary
https://www.uidaho.edu/science/academics/mathematics-statistical-science
Duties
- 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
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Record of research activity in applied mathematics or statistics
- Experience teaching mathematics and/or statistics or as a teaching assistant at the university level
Preferred Qualifications
- Postdoctoral research experience
- Demonstrated grant writing experience
- History of peer-reviewed publications in mathematics, statistics, or related fields
- Experience teaching mathematics and/or statistics at the university level
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in developing and/or applying mathematical or statistical methods to research in nutrition and/or women's health
Special Instructions to Applicants
As part of the application, you will need to provide a cover letter and both a statement of teaching and a statement of research.
- Your cover letter (maximum of two single-spaced pages) should address how you meet each qualification.
- Your statement of research (maximum of two single-spaced pages) should include a discussion of your research experience and interests, experience applying for funding, plans for future research programs, and plans for funding for your research. Include connections to your past and/or future research on nutrition and/or women's health.
- Your statement of teaching (maximum of two single-spaced pages) should include a discussion of your teaching experiences, methods, style, and innovations. Please be sure to include concrete examples in your statement.
This position will remain open until filled, however, applications received on or before November 15, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from 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@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
