Tenure-Track Extension Educator: Livestock, Ag & 4-H

University of Idaho; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho Extension Eastern District seeks a 12-month, tenure-track Extension Educator (Assistant Professor) for Bear Lake County, leading livestock, agriculture and 4-H Youth Development programs. Collaboration with county partners and community groups is essential to meet local needs and priorities.

The role includes scholarly work, university service, and county chair duties, with an annual stipend of $1,500 for chair duties.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing diverse programs and delivering outreach activities.
• Ability to translate research into practical, accessible formats for community partners.
• Experience recruiting, teaching, and coordinating groups.
• Experience using technology for program delivery and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead livestock, agriculture, and 4-H Youth Development programs in Bear Lake County (50/30/20).
• Collaborate with county partners, commissioners, and community organizations to align programs with needs.
• Contribute to scholarly work (5%) and university leadership and service (15%), including county chair duties.
• Carry out outreach and extension activities with a strong emphasis on community impact.

Skills

Organizational structure

Oral and written presentation

Group recruitment and management

Technology for program delivery

Education

Master’s degree in animal science or related field

Job description

University of Idaho Extension Eastern District seeks a 12-month, tenure-track Extension Educator (Assistant Professor) for Bear Lake County, leading livestock, agriculture and 4-H Youth Development programs. Collaboration with county partners and community groups is essential to meet local needs and priorities.

The role includes scholarly work, university service, and county chair duties, with an annual stipend of $1,500 for chair duties.