About this opportunity
University Of Idaho lists this Extension Faculty - Cassia County, Horticulture, Small Acreage, & 4-H opportunity in burley, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Extension Faculty - Cassia County, Horticulture, Small Acreage, & 4-H
Recruitment Title Extension Faculty - Cassia County, Horticulture, Small Acreage, & 4-H
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Location Off Campus Location - Cassia County/Burley, ID
Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit Central District
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Extension Faculty
Position Control Number 1824
Suffix 00
FTE 1
Contract Basis Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 11/09/2026
FLSA Status Exempt
Extension Type County Extension Educator/Professorial
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
The Central Extension District is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor-Extension Educator. The Extension Educator for Cassia County will devote 90% of the appointment to Extension programming, with approximately 90% of the Extension effort focused on horticulture and small acreages and 10% focused on 4-H youth development.
The remaining appointment includes 5% applied research and scholarly work and 5% University service and leadership responsibilities. The educator will collaborate with county commissioners, partners, and community organizations to ensure programs meet local needs and align with University of Idaho Extension priorities and the annual plan of work.
Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences, Agronomy, Education, or closely related to the domain of the position
Experience providing organizational structure and support for a variety of individuals and groups
Experience in adapting research materials for oral and written presentations
Experience recruiting, teaching, organizing, and managing groups
Experience using technology for program delivery, reporting, and team-based communications
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work well in a team and provide effective instruction, support, and marketing for programs
Previous experience working in Extension
Experience in disseminating results through scholarly outlets
Experience with grant writing and management
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 50 pounds.
Able to work nonstandard business hours, including nights and weekends.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or provide their own driver.
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.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
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Worksite address
burley, ID, 83318, US
Who can apply
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