Extension Educator - Eat Smart Idaho, Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
Posted on Mar 13, 2025
Position Information
| Posting Number | F001330P |
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| Internal Posting? | |
| Recruitment Title | Extension Educator - Eat Smart Idaho, Family and Consumer Sciences |
| Advertising Pay Range | Commensurate with Experience |
| Location | Off Campus Location - Bannock County |
| Primary Division/College | College of Agricultural & Life Sciences |
| Primary Unit | Eastern District |
| Employee Category | Faculty |
| Classification Group Title | Extension Faculty |
| Position Control Number | 1842 |
| Suffix | 00 |
| Contingency Code | Not Applicable |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Contract Basis | Fiscal Year |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date | 04/15/2025 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Tenure Tracking | Negotiable (must be justified) |
| Rank | Negotiable (must be justified) |
| Extension Type | County Extension Educator/Professorial |
| Administrative Appointment Type | Not applicable |
| Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable) |
Position Responsibilities
| Position Summary | The Eastern District is seeking applications for a 12-month, tenure track or tenured position as an Assistant or Associate professor, Extension educator in Eat Smart Idaho, other family and consumer sciences programs, and 4-H youth development. This position is located at the University of Idaho Extension office in Pocatello, Bannock County. The Extension educator will spend 90% of their time in Outreach and Extension. 60% of this time will be allocated to Eat Smart Idaho. 30% will be allotted to provide instruction and support in family and consumer sciences (FCS) health, nutrition, and food safety. 10% will be allotted to FCS-related 4-H youth development programming. The Extension educator will determine clientele needs and priorities and then design, market, conduct, and evaluate Extension programs. In addition, the educator will participate in applicable university, college, Extension, district and community committees and perform other service/ leadership assignments (5%) and will conduct scholarship/creative activities (5%). Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria based on the unit and college bylaws. |
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| Unit/Department Summary | |
| Administrative Summary | |
| Contingency Description | |
| Teaching & Advising | 0% |
| Scholarship & Creative Activity | 5% |
| Outreach & Extension | 90% |
| University Service & Leadership | 5% |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education/Degree Required | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. |
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| Required Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
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Posting Information
| Posting Date | 02/19/2025 |
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| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by March 19, 2025, will receive first consideration. Along with your online 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, 3 reference letters, and unofficial transcripts. Please email your reference letters to Marnie Spencer at marniers@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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Uncertain |