Recruitment FAQs

Visit the Idaho State University career site and click the Create Profile button. Input your user information (first & last name, email, phone number, etc.) and create a password.

You can update the following information in your candidate profile at any time during the recruitment process: Email, Country, Legal Name, Address, and Phone number.

When you navigate to the career site, you will see all currently available open positions. Our career site also allows you to search for open positions based on location or keywords. You will be able to search for positions based on your subject area of interest.

Click on the title of a position for more specific details. If you are interested in the position, click “Sign in” or “Create Profile” to update or create a profile, then click “Apply Now” and attach the required documents.

• To have a smooth application process, create a profile prior to applying for a job.

• One option is to try applying for the position using a different browser (i.e. Firefox vs. Chrome).

• Another option is to clear your browser cookies and try applying again.

• You could also logout of your application profile, and log in again.

If you have already created a profile and are having issues logging in, enter your email address and click “forgot password” on the Sign In page and enter your email address. Instructions will be emailed on how to reset your password.

Once you have applied, you will receive an email confirmation that the application has been received by ISU. If you are chosen to move along to the next phase of the hiring process, you will be contacted for an interview by a member of the search committee. Otherwise, you will be notified by a status change email that you are no longer being considered for the position.

During the application process, there is an opportunity to upload a cover letter, resume and additional documentation. There is a limit of 10 documents and the system also has a size limit (5 MB) and file type (doc, docx, pdf, txt). 

Once an application for a specific job requisition has been submitted, you cannot change the application or resubmit it. For each new job requisition you apply to, applications can be updated and new documents can be attached prior to submitting. Please thoroughly review your applications before you submit them in the future.

As part of the job application process, you will be given the opportunity to upload any documents, including resume, cover letter, licenses, certifications, etc. All documents should be uploaded at the same time and at the same place in the process. Please note, once you have applied for a specific job, you cannot change the attachments you uploaded. New attachments can be added for each new job you apply to.

There is a limit of 10 documents, and the system also has a size limit (5 MB) and file type (doc, docx, pdf, txt).

It is a limitation of our applicant tracking system that prevents applicants from viewing all of their submitted documents. If you received the Application Confirmation email from jobs@isu.edu, this indicates that your application was successfully received. If you would like additional confirmation on the specific documents submitted, please email our team at jobs@isu.edu, and we will be happy to verify your application contents and status.

No, you must apply to a specific position. Continue to check the career site often, new opportunities are posted daily.

The search committee will work to fill the position with the applications received on or before the priority consideration date. If the search committee is not able to make a successful offer from the priority applications, they will move to the remaining candidate pool. Your application would be given full consideration at this time.

If your application is listed as “in review” that means that your application has been accepted and is currently being considered for the position. This is the first phase of the recruitment process. If you are chosen to move along to the next phase, you will be contacted for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified by a status change email that you are no longer being considered for the position.

Each search has a unique timeline for reviewing applications. All positions are posted for a minimum of 7 days, some postings are posted for two weeks, four weeks, and others are ‘open until filled’. This is to capture a broader applicant pool. Human Resources works diligently to keep candidates informed as much as possible throughout the process.

Please create a profile by clicking on Create Profile on the top right corner of the jobs page. This will resolve the issue.

Please wait 24 hours for the system to reset, once the system has reset click Sign In on the top right corner of the jobs page and then “Forgot password or need to create a password”. This will allow the system to send you an email to create a password for your account and continue with your job application.

To withdraw your application, log into your candidate profile, navigate to the appropriate application, and click “withdraw”. Please note, once you withdraw your application from a specific job, you cannot reapply to that same job.

Once you withdraw your application, you cannot reapply for the same position. If you accidentally withdrew your application, please contact our team at jobs@isu.edu, and we will reactivate the appropriate application.

If you need to edit your documents, please email the updated versions to our team at jobs@isu.edu.

Once an application has been submitted, you cannot change the application or resubmit it. If you are selected for an interview, you will be able to provide updated materials or additional information at that time. For each new job requisition you apply to, applications can be updated, and new documents can be attached prior to submitting. Please thoroughly review your application material before you submit it.

Yes, some searches involve considering additional candidates beyond the initial review stage. Not all candidates interview well, and the search committee may prefer not to limit their options at the early stages. You will receive an update on the status of your application once a decision has been made, unless the department reaches out to you before then. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the search committee.

The position you are looking for is no longer accepting applications. Third-party websites may not accurately reflect the actual posting deadlines for ISU positions. Continue to check the career site often, new opportunities are posted daily.

Classified employees are generally paid hourly and positions are defined by the State of Idaho classification specifications. Non-classified employees are paid an annual salary and their job descriptions are created by the University and Department to fulfill a specific need.

Tenure track faculty are on a pathway to earn tenure. Tenure and promotion is a multi-year process during which the faculty member must demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and service to the institution. Non-tenure track faculty positions do not lead to tenure. Instead, these faculty members often focus primarily on teaching, clinical, or administrative duties, with fewer expectations for research or service. Some positions may be considered "teaching-focused," with less emphasis on publishing research. 

ISU’s current summary of benefits can be found here.