Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Potato/Onion
Recruitment Title Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Potato/Onion

Advertising Pay Range

Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience

Location

Location Parma

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Research Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 1449

Suffix 00

Contingency Code Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis

Contract Basis Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Anticipated Contract Start Date 02/17/2026

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Tenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank

Rank Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type

Extension Type Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary





The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Plant Science, seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for a fiscal-year, tenure-track or tenured appointment. The Potato/Onion Agronomist at the Parma R&E; Center will devote 60% of their effort to research on potato and onion agronomy, including publishing findings, presenting at conferences, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. 35% of the role involves Extension and outreach, developing and disseminating educational materials, bulletins, and presentations for stakeholders and the public. The remaining 5% includes service through participation in faculty meetings, committees, and professional activities such as reviewing manuscripts and grant proposals. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

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📌 Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Potato/Onion (Parma)
🏢 University of Idaho
📍 Parma