Regular Faculty, Assistant Professor - Exercise Psychology

Advertising Pay Range

Advertising Pay Range $65,000 or higher commensurate with experience

Location

Location Moscow

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Primary Unit

Primary Unit Department of Movement Sciences

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Regular Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 2536

Suffix 00

Contingency Code Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis

Contract Basis Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Rank

Extension Type

Extension Type Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

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.

• 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.

• 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

Posting Date: 10/15/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

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:

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of scholarly focus (1-page max.)
• Teaching, outreach and service philosophies (1-page max.)
• Official transcripts
• Names and contact information for three references

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), the department chair, with questions.

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

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume/CV
• Statement of Research
• Research/Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts
• List of References

Optional documents may be submitted if available.

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  (Open Ended Question)

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

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.