Clinical Faculty
Quick facts
- Pay
- Commensurate with experience
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Moscow, ID
- Background
- PhD
- Industry
- Education — 309 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Posting Number: F001459P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College
Primary Unit:
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title
Position Control Number: 3010
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
Fte 1.0
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/16/2027
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Summary
The Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and supporting departmental educational initiatives.
Key responsibilities include teaching core courses in chemical engineering such as:
- Unit Operations Laboratory
- Engineering Capstone Design
- Transport Phenomena
- Fluid Mechanics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering/Kinetics
- Material and Energy Balance
The faculty member will employ effective, student-centered teaching practices, maintain instructional excellence, assess student learning outcomes, and contribute to continuous curriculum improvement. The position also includes advising and mentoring student teams involved in senior design projects and experiential learning activities.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Clinical Assistant Professor will serve as the faculty advisor for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) student chapter, supporting student professional development, leadership activities, industry engagement, and participation in regional and national AIChE events.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to departmental service activities, collaborate with faculty and industry stakeholders, maintain strong connections with the chemical engineering profession, and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Unit/Department Summary
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering | University of Idaho
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 90%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 5%
Outreach & Extension: 0%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in a related field
- Minimum of one semester of teaching experience
- Hold or obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Idaho within 5 years of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Industry experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Date: 10/11/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
First priority will be given to complete applications received by December 15, 2026. Applicants are asked to submit a CV, letter of application, statement of teaching, and contact information for 3 references.
Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. 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.
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/53082
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Visa sponsorship record: University of Idaho
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 26 | 18 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 40 | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| FY2024 | 11 | 18 | 0 | — |
This exact kind of role (Postsecondary Teachers) isn't among the roles University of Idaho sponsored most often.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers (SOC 25-1099) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Likely cap-exempt (university, affiliated hospital or nonprofit research body): H-1B can be filed any time of year, with no lottery. Confirm with HR.
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Teacher (college, university or seminary)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 7 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
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