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Open Positions

Open positions are listed starting with most recently posted.

Research Faculty - Ext. Specialist - Potato Variety Development

University of Idaho | Parma, ID

Application Deadline: until filled, applications received January 30, 2026 will receive first consideration

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  Position Summary

  The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Department, is seeking to hire a fiscal year assistant professor for a tenure-track position. The faculty member is expected to conduct research and extension in agronomic and storage evaluation of potato varieties. The division of responsibilities includes: 65% scholarship & creative activity; 30% outreach & extension; and 5% university service & leadership. The faculty member is expected to publish their research in refereed academic journals, present findings at professional conferences and to extension clientele, mentor graduate students, and secure external grant funding to support their research and extension programs.

  
  

  Distribution of Work Duties

  • Teaching & Advising: 0%
  • Scholarship & Creative Activity: 65%
  • Outreach & Extension: 30%
  • University Service & Leadership: 5%

  
  

  Required Qualifications

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

  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

  
  

  Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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

  
  

  Other Details

  Position Type: Full Time
  Desired Start Date: April 13, 2026

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Research Faculty, Potato/Onion Agronomist

University of Idaho | Parma, ID

Application Deadline: until filled, applications received January 4, 2026 will receive first consideration

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  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.

  
  

  Distribution of Work Duties

  • Teaching & Advising: 0%
  • Scholarship & Creative Activity: 60%
  • Outreach & Extension: 35%
  • University Service & Leadership: 5%

  
  

  Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in plant science, agronomy, crop science, horticulture, agroecology, or related scientific discipline that demonstrates research competency in crop production and agronomy.
  • Experience planning, conducting, and reporting on field-based experiments in agronomic systems.
  • Record of published research results in refereed scientific journals and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Experience with verbal and written communication skills.

  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of potato and/or onion production systems.
  • Evidence of success at securing competitive grant funding.
  • Experience creating and delivering presentations at scientific meetings and/or to stakeholder audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate in multi-disciplinary team-based research and extension programs.
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams composed of multi-institutional colleagues, stakeholders, and members of commodity groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage staff.
  • Evidence of success in mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students and/or post-doctoral researchers.
  • Experience writing extension publications and popular press articles for non-scientific audiences.

  
  

  Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Be able to work outdoors in cold, temperate, or hot weather; able to work in wet or dry weather conditions.
  • Be able to walk distances to inspect and work in fields and lab settings.
  • Be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 50 pounds.

  
  

  Other Details

  Position Type: Full Time
  Desired Start Date: February 17, 2026

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Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair in Nematology - Research Faculty - Extension Specialist

University of Idaho | Parma, ID

Application Deadline: until filled, applications received October 5, 2025 will receive first consideration

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  Position Summary

  The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is seeking to hire an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with tenure track or tenured status to serve as the Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair for the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology.

  The purpose of a Presidential Endowed Chair is to provide scholarly and leadership records that enhances their department, their college and the university (65%). This is a distinguished faculty position that represents accomplishment, prestige, leadership and good citizenship on campus and in the profession.

  The faculty selected must continue to perform as exemplary academicians and excellent colleagues. The faculty member will also contribute to college and university service and leadership (5%). In addition, the Presidential Endowed Chair will provide important outreach (30%) to regional and national stakeholders, including but not limited to agribusiness, commodity groups, producers and policy makers on issues related to nematology in Idaho. Endowment distributions may be used at the discretion of the dean in accordance with current College of Agricultural and Life Sciences policies and procedures for endowed chair positions. Endowed funds will be used to support the presidential endowed chair position and research may include, but is not limited to supporting faculty, students, staff, travel, equipment, and salary enhancements. The chairship will be reviewed for renewal by the dean every five years.

  
  

  Required Qualifications

  • Earned Ph.D. in Nematology or an appropriate agricultural discipline with a research emphasis in Nematology.
  • Experience and training in fundamental and applied nematology research.
  • Experience publishing research-based information.
  • Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and clientele.
  • Experience providing clientele with information in oral and written venues.

  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with specialty or field crops research and extension.
  • Experience securing external funds.
  • Strong publication record.
  • Experience developing and delivering extension programs.
  • Experience in training graduate and undergraduate students.

  
  

  Distribution of Work Duties

  • Scholarship & Creative Activity - 65%
  • Outreach & Extension - 30%
  • University Service & Leadership - 5%
  • Teaching & Advertising - 0%

  
  

  Other Details

  Position Type: Full Time
  Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check

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Questions?

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