Extension Educator - Boundary Co. - Agronomy, Small Farms, and Horticulture

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F001244P

Internal Posting?

Recruitment Title
Extension Educator - Boundary Co. - Agronomy, Small Farms, and Horticulture

Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Location
Off Campus Location - Boundary County - Bonners Ferry

Primary Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit
Northern District

Employee Category
Faculty

Classification Group Title
Extension Faculty

Position Control Number
1726

Suffix
00

Contingency Code
Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis
Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
06/01/2024

FLSA Status
Overtime Exempt

Tenure Tracking
Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank
Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type
County Extension Educator/Professorial

Administrative Appointment Type
Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

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.

Unit/Department Summary

University of Idaho Extension in Boundary County (uidaho.edu)

Administrative Summary

Contingency Description

Teaching & Advising
0%

Scholarship & Creative Activity
5%

Outreach & Extension
90%

University Service & Leadership
5%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Required Qualifications

• An earned Master of Science Degree from an accredited institution in an agricultural area that may include, Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Agriculture Education, Extension Education, or other Agricultural Science degree.
• Experience providing organizational structure and support for a variety of individuals and groups.
• Experience adapting research materials into oral and written presentations.
• Experience with teaching, problem solving, communication, conflict management, relationship building and leadership development.
• Experience collaborating in teams and working with others.
• Experience using computer technology to market programs and communicate with stakeholders and clientele.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Extension as an Educator.
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative and effective educational programs in response to local needs; implement programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Leadership and work experience in crop production, small farm production and horticulture.
• Experience in grant application and administration.
• Experience working in youth development programs.
• Experience with a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with program audiences.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to travel and adjust to a flexible schedule (i.e., Participate in evening and weekend programs).

Posting Information

Posting Date
04/19/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by May 19, 2024, will receive first consideration.

Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

For questions, please contact:

NAME Rusty Gosz - District Director (SEARCH CHAIR)

DEPARTMENT Northern District Extension Office

PHONE NUMBER 208-292-2522

EMAIL rgosz@uidaho.edu

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.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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