Assistant Professor – Potato Variety Development

International Society for Horticultural Science; Moscow, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure-track Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist in Potato Variety Development (Assistant Professor) in Moscow, Idaho.

The position focuses on agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties, emphasizing scholarship, extension, and leadership within the department. The ideal candidate will conduct innovative research, publish in refereed journals, mentor graduate students, secure external funding, and deliver outreach to extension clientele

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in agronomy, horticulture, crop science, plant physiology, plant science, or closely related field.
• Experience with agronomy, physiology, pest management, cultivar development, or storage.
• Experience initiating, completing, and publishing research findings.
• Experience communicating both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and extension in agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties.
• Publish in refereed journals and present findings at conferences and to extension clientele.
• Mentor graduate students and secure external grant funding.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry personnel as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in agronomy/horticulture/crop science/plant physiology or related field

Job description

Home > Careers > Assistant Professor - Potato Variety Development

Post Date

Thursday 18 December 2025

Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist - Potato Variety Development (Assistant Professor)

University of Idaho - 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.

• 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.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.