Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist - Potato Variety Development

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001399P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist - Potato Variety Development
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Location Aberdeen
Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit Plant Sciences
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Research Faculty
Position Control Number 2049
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 04/13/2026
FLSA Status Exempt
Tenure Tracking Tenure Track
Rank Assistant Professor
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Department, is seeking to hire a fiscal year assistant professor for a tenure-track position. The faculty member is expected to conduct research and extension in agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties. The division of responsibilities includes: 65% scholarship & creative activity; 30% outreach & extension; and 5% university service & leadership. The faculty member is expected to publish their research in refereed academic journals, present findings at professional conferences and to extension clientele, mentor graduate students, and secure external grant funding to support their research and extension programs.
Unit/Department Summary
https://www.uidaho.edu/agricultural-life-sciences/academics/plant-sciences
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising 0%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 65%
Outreach & Extension 30%
University Service & Leadership 5%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. in agronomy, horticulture, crop science, plant physiology, plant science, or a closely related field to the domain of the position. 
  • Experience with agronomy, physiology, pest management, cultivar development, or storage.
  • Experience initiating, completing, and publishing research findings.
  • Experience communicating both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing and implementing research and extension programs.
  • Demonstrated experience working on an agronomically important crop or experience in potato production systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of potato quality and storage management.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and industry personnel as part of a team.
  • Evidence of securing external grant funding to support the research program.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage staff and mentor students.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions and work effectively with plant and soil materials that may contain pollen, dust or other irritants.

Posting Information


Posting Date 12/12/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by January 30, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Along with your online 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, a Statement of Research & Extension, and unofficial transcripts.
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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

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