Assistant Professor & Extension Educator — Horticulture Outreach

University of Idaho; Hollister (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor Extension Educator for Cassia County. The role emphasizes Extension programming, with 90% focus on horticulture and small acreages and 10% on 4-H youth development. The educator will also contribute to scholarship and university service.

The position requires a Master’s degree and successful experience in coordinating programs, collaboration with partners, and using technology for outreach and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience organizing and supporting diverse groups.
• Experience adapting research for oral and written delivery.
• Experience recruiting, teaching, organizing, and managing groups.
• Experience using technology for program delivery, reporting, and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Extension programming primarily in horticulture and small acreages (90%) and 4-H youth development (10%).
• Collaborate with county officials, partners, and community organizations to align with priorities.
• Contribute 5% scholarship/creative activity and 5% university service and leadership.
• Balance outreach activities with teaching/advising duties at 0%.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Adapt research materials

Recruiting teaching organizing

Technology for program delivery

Team collaboration

Extension experience

Scholarly dissemination

Grant writing

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Plant Sciences/Crop Sciences/Agronomy/Education or related

Job description

University of Idaho seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor Extension Educator for Cassia County. The role emphasizes Extension programming, with 90% focus on horticulture and small acreages and 10% on 4-H youth development. The educator will also contribute to scholarship and university service.

The position requires a Master’s degree and successful experience in coordinating programs, collaboration with partners, and using technology for outreach and reporting.