Extension Educator - Boundary Co. - Agronomy, Small Farms, and Horticulture
University of Idaho
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Posted: 02-Aug-24
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 45312
University of Idaho Extension, Northern District, is seeking applicants for an Assistant or Associate professor for a fiscal year, tenure track or tenured Extension Educator. The Educator will provide overall leadership, applied research and organization for educational programs in production agriculture, small farm production, urban horticulture and 4-H youth development in Boundary County. This position will also provide agronomic, small farms and horticulture educational programming in the other counties of Northern Idaho as needed. The Educator will aid in university outreach where appropriate. They will plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and report (1.) agronomic, (2.) small farms and (3.) horticulture educational programming for stakeholders and clientele. In addition, the Educator will (4.) provide county and multi-county support for 4-H Youth Development programs (in total 90%). The Educator will publish in high-quality refereed journals, peer-reviewed Extension publications, and will present at professional conferences, and submit proposals and secure funding to support this scholarly and creative work (5%). The Educator will serve on district, college, and university-wide committees and in other community leadership roles and with professional organizations, and will build/maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (5%). Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.
Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.