University of Idaho · 9 hours ago
Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Horticulture
Off Campus Location - Can be located at any UI Research and Extension Center or UI property in Southern Idaho
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Research Faculty-Extension Specialist position in Horticulture. The role focuses on developing innovative horticulture-related Extension and research programming, working independently and collaboratively with partners in the region.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop innovative horticulture-related Extension and research programming specializing in sustainable and economically viable consumer and commercial horticulture
Work independently and collaboratively with Extension, academic, and industry partners in the region
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in plant sciences, botany, horticulture, or a closely related scientific discipline at the time of hire
Experience with verbal and written communication
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams that include Extension faculty, researchers, and/or stakeholders
Demonstrated experience with planning, conducting, and reporting research results
Experience publishing research articles in peer-reviewed national or international journals
Experience in temperate horticultural production systems
Experienced researcher in controlled and/or field environments with temperate climate fruit, floral, ornamental, woody, turf, or vegetable crop production
Preferred
Record of productivity in peer-reviewed scientific publications
Demonstrated ability to produce general public-facing media or publications
Demonstrated ability or potential to lead and participate in independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research
Track record of securing competitive research funding or demonstrated potential to obtain grant support
Experience developing and delivering oral presentations to scientific, stakeholder, and industry/public audiences
Demonstrated experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff, students, and/or volunteers
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and clientele
Company
University of Idaho
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CEO
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