Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Horticulture

Research Faculty-Extension Specialist, Horticulture

Position Summary:

The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences invites applicants for a 12‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor Research Faculty‑Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences, specializing in horticulture. The position is 55% Extension, 40% Research, and 5% University Service and Leadership. It will begin on March 2, 2026 and pays a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location:

Off Campus – can be located at any UI Research and Extension Center or UI property in Southern Idaho.

The primary objectives for this position include the development of innovative horticulture‑related Extension and research programming focused on sustainable and economically viable consumer and commercial horticulture. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively with Extension, academic, and industry partners in the region.

• A Ph.D. in plant sciences, botany, horticulture, or a closely related scientific discipline at the time of hire.
• Experience with verbal and written communication.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams that include Extension faculty, researchers, and/or stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with planning, conducting, and reporting research results.
• Experience publishing research articles in peer‑reviewed national or international journals.
• Experience in temperate horticultural production systems.
• Experienced researcher in controlled and/or field environments with temperate climate fruit, floral, ornamental, woody, turf, or vegetable crop production.

• Record of productivity in peer‑reviewed scientific publications.
• Demonstrated ability to produce general public‑facing media or publications.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to lead and participate in independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research.
• Track record of securing competitive research funding or demonstrated potential to obtain grant support.
• Experience developing and delivering oral presentations to scientific, stakeholder, and industry/public audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff, students, and/or volunteers.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and clientele.

• Work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for this position.