Assistant Professor - Potato Variety Development

Assistant Professor – Potato Variety Development

University of Idaho – The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Department is hiring a fiscal year assistant professor for a tenure‑track position. The faculty member will conduct research and extension in agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties. Faculty responsibilities include 65% scholarship & creative activity; 30% outreach & extension; and 5% university service & leadership.

• Publish research in refereed academic journals.

• Present findings at professional conferences and extension clientele.

• Mentor graduate students.

• Secure external grant funding to support research and extension programs.

• A Ph.D. in agronomy, horticulture, crop science, plant physiology, plant science, or a closely related field.
• Experience with agronomy, physiology, pest management, cultivar development, or storage.
• Experience initiating, completing, and publishing research findings.
• Experience communicating both orally and in writing.

• Experience developing and implementing research and extension programs.
• Demonstrated experience working on an agronomically important crop or experience in potato production systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of potato quality and storage management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and industry personnel as part of a team.
• Evidence of securing external grant funding to support the research program.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and mentor students.

• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions and work effectively with plant and soil materials that may contain pollen, dust or other irritants.

Moscow,  (USA)

Applications received by January 30, 2026, will receive first consideration. Along with your online application write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, a Statement of Research & Extension, and unofficial transcripts.

University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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