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Area Extension Educator, Forestry

University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2476738

rArea Extension Educator, Forestry

rPosting Number: F001401P

rAdvertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

rLocation: Coeur dAlene, Off Campus Location - Sandpoint; Can be located in Coeur d\'Alene or Sandpoint

rPrimary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rPrimary Unit: Northern District

rEmployee Category: Faculty

rClassification Group Title: Extension Faculty

rPosition Control Number: 1166

rSuffix: 00

rContingency Code: Not Applicable

rFTE:

rContract Basis: Fiscal Year

rAnticipated Contract Start Date: 02/17/2026

rFLSA Status: Exempt

rTenure Tracking: Tenure Track

rRank: Negotiable (must be justified)

rExtension Type: Area Extension Educator/Professorial

rAdministrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

rAdministrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

rPosition Summary:

The University of Idaho Extension, Northern District, is seeking a 12-month tenure-track position for an Assistant or Associate Professor, Area Extension Educator, Forestry. Extension and Outreach (80%) includes collaborating with clientele to address priority needs through research-based education, training, and consultation. Faculty develop and deliver non-credit programs, create educational materials, conduct demonstrations and field days, manage volunteers, and use mass and social media for outreach. Scholarship (15%) involves applied research and innovation to identify key issues, enhance programs, and share results for community impact. University Service and Leadership (5%) includes contributing to university governance, professional service, and collaborative initiatives that support the institutions mission. Rank will be negotiated based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

rrUnit/Department Summary:

https://www.uidaho.edu/extension

rAdministrative Summary:

rContingency Description:

rTeaching & Advising: 0%

rScholarship & Creative Activity: 15%

rOutreach & Extension: 80%

rUniversity Service & Leadership: 5%

rMinimum Education/Degree Required:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

rrRequired Qualifications:

Master of Science Degree from an accredited institution in Natural

Resources, Forestry, or related to the domain of this position.

Experience adapting research-based materials into oral and written

presentations.

Experience providing organizational structure and support for a

variety of individuals and groups.

Experience collaborating in team-based environments to advance

educational goals.

Experience using computer technology to market programs and

communicate with stakeholders and clientele

rrPreferred Qualifications:

Experience working in Extension and/or a Land Grant University.

At least three years of experience in Extension education or

demonstrated ability and skills in forest management, forest ecology, silviculture (relevant experience acquired within the 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.

Leadership and work experience in area of natural resources,

forestry or related field

Experience in grant application and administration.

Experience working in youth development programs.

Supervisory experience and proven ability to lead, mentor, and coach

others.

Extension experience providing effective instruction, support, and

promotion for educational programs.

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to travel and adjust to a flexible schedule (i.e.

participate in evening, weekend programs, with overnight travel).

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.

rrPosting Date: 12/22/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by January 21, 2026, 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, and unofficial transcripts.

rrApplicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources{target="_blank"}

rBackground Check Statement:

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University of Idaho • Moscow, ID • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2476736 r rArea Extension Educator, Forestry r rPosting Number: F001401P rAdvertising Pay Range: Commensurate...

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