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. Required Qualifications Ph. D. in plan

📌 Research faculty-extension specialist, potato/onion (Italia)
🏢 University of Idaho
📍 Italia