Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Potato/Onion

ph3Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Potato/Onion /h3 pRecruitment Title Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Potato/Onion /p pAdvertising Pay Range /p pAdvertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience /p pLocation /p pLocation Parma /p pPrimary Division/College /p pPrimary Division/College College of Agricultural Life Sciences /p pPrimary Unit /p pEmployee Category /p pEmployee Category Faculty /p pClassification Group Title /p pClassification Group Title Research Faculty /p pPosition Control Number /p pPosition Control Number 1449 /p pSuffix 00 /p pContingency Code Not Applicable /p pFTE /p p1 /p pContract Basis /p pContract Basis Fiscal Year /p pAnticipated Contract Start Date /p pAnticipated Contract Start Date 02/17/2026 /p pFLSA Status /p pFLSA Status Exempt /p pTenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified) /p pRank /p pRank Negotiable (must be justified) /p pExtension Type /p pExtension Type Not Applicable /p pAdministrative Appointment Type /p pAdministrative Appointment Type Not applicable /p pAdministrative Appointment End Date (if applicable) /p pPosition Responsibilities /p pPosition Summary /p pThe College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Plant Science, seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for a fiscal-year, tenure-track or tenured appointment. The Potato/Onion Agronomist at the Parma RE Center will devote 60% of their effort to research on potato and onion agronomy, including publishing findings, presenting at conferences, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. 35% of the role involves Extension and outreach, developing and disseminating educational materials, bulletins, and presentations for stakeholders and the public. The remaining 5% includes service through participation in faculty meetings, committees, and professional activities such as reviewing manuscripts and grant proposals. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws. /p pMinimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. /p pRequired Qualifications /p ul liPh.D. in plant science, agronomy, crop science, horticulture, agroecology, or related scientific discipline that demonstrates research competency in crop production and agronomy. /li liExperience planning, conducting, and reporting on field-based experiments in agronomic systems. /li liRecord of published research results in refereed scientific journals and peer-reviewed publications. /li liExperience with verbal and written communication skills. /li /ul pPreferred Qualifications /p ul liDemonstrated knowledge of potato and/or onion production systems. /li liEvidence of success at securing competitive grant funding. /li liExperience creating and delivering presentations at scientific meetings and/or to stakeholder audiences. /li liDemonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in multi-disciplinary team-based research and extension programs. /li liEvidence of ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams composed of multi-institutional colleagues, stakeholders, and members of commodity groups. /li liDemonstrated ability to manage staff. /li liEvidence of success in mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students and/or post-doctoral researchers. /li liExperience writing extension publications and popular press articles for non-scientific audiences. /li /ul pPhysical Requirements Working Conditions /p ul liBe able to work outdoors in cold, temperate, or hot weather; able to work in wet or dry weather conditions. /li liBe able to walk distances to inspect and work in fields and lab settings. /li liBe able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 50 pounds. /li /ul pPosting Information /p pPosting Date /p pPosting Date 11/24/2025 /p pClosing Date /p pOpen Until Filled Yes /p h3Special Instructions to Applicants /h3 pApplications received by January 4, 2026, will receive first consideration. /p pAlong with your online application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed. /p pIn addition, your application materials must include a CV, names contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts. /p pApplicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. /p pEEO Statement /p pThe University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. /p pA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. /p pA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. 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