Associate Dean​/Director of UI Extension​/CALS

Associate Dean/Director of UI Extension / CALS

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number - F001425P

Recruitment Title
- Associate Dean/Director of UI Extension / CALS

Advertising Pay Range
- Commensurate with Experience

Location
- Moscow, Off Campus Location
- Can be located at any UI Research and Extension Center or UI Property in Idaho

Primary Division/College
- College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit - CALS Dean Administration

Employee Category
- Faculty

Classification Group Title
- Associate Dean

Position Control Number - 1525

Suffix - 01

Contingency Code - 5

FTE - 1

Contract Basis
- Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date - 08/31/2026

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Tenure Tracking
- Tenured

Rank
- Full Professor

Extension Type
- Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type
- On-going

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary
- This is a full time fiscal year tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor. While this role is 100% leadership, the position will hold rank and tenure status within an appropriate unit within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Rank and tenure will be awarded based on how the candidate meets requirements as outlined in the College and Unit bylaws.

Unit/Department Summary
- University of Idaho Extension | University of Idaho

Administrative Summary
- The Associate Dean/Director of University of Idaho Extension provides executive leadership for a comprehensive, statewide Extension system and serves as a senior member of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) leadership team. The position advances the University of Idaho's land-grant mission by ensuring the delivery of research-based outreach and education that improves the lives, livelihoods, and environments of Idahoans.

This role has primary responsibility for strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, personnel oversight, and organizational performance across the statewide Extension system, including county and district offices, Research and Extension Centers, and statewide program units. The position ensures alignment of programs, staffing, and resources withCALSand University priorities.

University of Idaho Extension operates in all 44 counties and with three federally recognized tribes, with faculty and staff located statewide. Programs include agriculture, food systems, and natural resources; forestry, water, and environmental stewardship; youth development and workforce readiness; health, nutrition, and financial well-being; and community and economic development, all grounded in research and responsive to state and local needs.

The Associate Dean/Director advances integration of Extension, research, and academic programs; leads strategic initiatives; and ensures that county Extension offices function as front-line delivery systems for research-based knowledge and as key engagement and student recruitment pathways connecting communities to the university.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Organizational Leadership

Provide leadership for UI Extension aligned with university, college, and federal priorities

Lead development and implementation of a statewide strategic plan

Oversee staffing, budget, operations, and compliance across county offices, research centers, and program units

Ensure effective allocation and management of resources

Promote organizational performance, accountability, and coordination across Extension, academic, and research units

Program Leadership

Ensure delivery of high-quality, research-based Extension programs statewide

Provide leadership across program areas, including: agriculture and natural resources; forestry, water, and environmental systems; youth development and workforce readiness; health, nutrition, and financial well-being; and community and economic development

Establish and monitor evaluation metrics to demonstrate program impact and inform decisions

Ensure programs remain responsive to state and local needs

Personnel Leadership

Supervise key Extension leaders and program staff, including district and program leadership

Lead recruitment, development, and retention efforts

Align performance expectations with strategic priorities

External Engagement and Representation

Serve as primary spokesperson and advocate for UI Extension

Build and maintain partnerships with local governments, industry, and state and federal agencies

Represent Extension in university, state, regional, and national settings

Strengthen Extension's visibility and support external funding and partnerships

Compliance and Institutional Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to university policies and applicable federal and state regulations

Support institutional priorities related to risk management, reporting, and accountability

Leadership Expectations

Lead a complex, statewide organization with clarity and accountability

Demonstrate strategic thinking and sound decision-making

Foster collaboration and continuous improvement

Maintain a strong focus on statewide impact and community engagement

Operate effectively in a highly visible,…