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The University of Idaho Extension is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant, tenure track Associate Professor or a tenured Associate Professor to serve the 4-H/Youth Development-Agriculture & Natural Resources-Community Development program in cooperation with the Coeur d'Alene tribe along with other tribal community resource partners including the USDA NIFA. The position is located in Benewah County and will be housed in Plummer, Idaho as part of the Coeur d?Alene Tribal offices. This is a grant-funded position through the Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program (FRTEP).

The Extension Educator will provide overall leadership and organization for educational programs in 4-H Youth and adult volunteer development on the Coeur d?Alene Reservation in collaboration with public schools and other partners in the area. In addition, the educator will provide programming for Agriculture and Natural Resources with an emphasis on sustainable agricultural production and profitability within the Coeur d?Alene Reservation. The educator will collaborate with community and economic development partners in programs related to agriculture, natural resources, and youth life-skill development.

In cooperation with University of Idaho Specialists, Tribal Advisory committees, Extension Educators, and governmental agencies, the educator will plan, develop and implement educational programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources emphasizing sustainable agricultural production and profitability. The educator will, with direction from Tribal Advisory Committees, develop and facilitate collaborative educational programs that meet clientele needs (90%). The educator will evaluate and report program impacts and will provide technology transfer from the University of Idaho to clientele and will provide Agricultural and Natural Resource expertise to the Coeur d?Alene Reservation. The Educator will publish in high-quality refereed journals, peer-reviewed Extension publications, and will present at professional conferences, and submit proposals and secure funding to support this scholarly and creative work (5%). The Educator will serve on district, college, and university-wide committees, in other community leadership roles, and with professional organizations, and will build/maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (5%). Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

About University of Idaho

Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.

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