Extension Educator - Lincoln County (Livestock Production)

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F001245P

Internal Posting?

Recruitment Title
Extension Educator - Lincoln County (Livestock Production)

Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Location
Off Campus Location - Lincoln County

Primary Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit
Central District

Employee Category
Faculty

Classification Group Title
Extension Faculty

Position Control Number
1610

Suffix
00

Contingency Code
Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis
Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
06/24/2024

FLSA Status
Overtime Exempt

Tenure Tracking
Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank
Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type
County Extension Educator/Professorial

Administrative Appointment Type
On-going

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

University of Idaho Extension Central District is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Faculty for a fiscal year Extension Educator, Livestock Production position located in the Lincoln County Extension Office in Shoshone, Idaho. The position will provide overall leadership, applied research and organization for educational programs in livestock production with a major emphasis in beef cattle production, forage crop production, and 4-H youth development in Lincoln County. This position will also provide animal science educational programming in the other counties of Extension's Central District as needed. In addition, the educator will provide administrative leadership serving as the Lincoln County administrative chair. Programs will be delivered through classes, workshops, demonstrations, research projects, volunteer training sessions, and other methods as appropriate. The educator will promote University of Idaho Extension programs with clientele, elected officials, and other community partners through newsletters, websites, press releases, radio/television, and social media. The educator will assist with 4-H activities during the Lincoln County Fair. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws. A stipend will be provided for serving as County Chair.

Unit/Department Summary

University of Idaho Extension in Lincoln County (uidaho.edu)

Administrative Summary

Contingency Description

Teaching & Advising
0%

Scholarship & Creative Activity
5%

Outreach & Extension
80%

University Service & Leadership
15%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution within one year is required from an agricultural field of study that may include, Animal Science, Rangeland Science, Agriculture, Farm Management, Crop Science, Agriculture Education, Extension Education, or a closely related discipline. The required master's degree must be completed within one year of the hire date or the position is null and void.
• Experience with organizing and working collaboratively with individuals and organizations from a range of public and private perspectives, as well as diverse backgrounds.
• Experience adapting research materials for effective written and oral presentations.
• Experience with people related skills such as teaching, problem solving, communication, conflict management, relationship building, leadership development, and volunteer/partner recruitment.
• Experience working in a team and providing effective leadership for Extension programming.
• Experience with computer literacy and competence in using technology for program delivery, record keeping, reporting, and team-based communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Extension and/or a Land Grant University.
• At least three years of experience in Extension education or demonstrated ability and skill in animal science, range science, agriculture, crop science, or farm management (relevant experience acquired within last five years preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative and effective educational programs in response to local needs; implement and market programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Experience in grant application and administration.
• Experience working in youth development programs.
• Ability to communicate (orally and written) in Spanish.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Posting Information

Posting Date
04/22/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by May 22, 2024, will receive first consideration.

Along with your on-line 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, and unofficial transcripts.

For questions, please contact:
MJ Fisher

Central District Extension

(208) 736-3600

mjfisher@uidaho.edu

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

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

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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