Career Opportunities
University of Idaho
Assistant Professor - Extension Specialist
THE OPPORTUNITY: The University of Idaho is currently seeking to hire an Extension Specialist and Researcher with expertise in human nutrition and health to join the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track position with 50% outreach and extension; 45% scholarship and creative activities; and 5% university service and leadership expectations. This Extension Specialist will provide evidence-based, nutrition-related educational programs that meet the needs of the department, general public, and state of Idaho. These Outreach and Extension activities would include translating up-to-date critical analysis of the emerging nutrition literature to regional and county Extension educators and the public, and debunking diet-and-nutrition-related myths and unsubstantiated claims found in traditional and social media. This individual will also conduct externally-funded human nutrition research particularly as it relates to basic and/or physiologic human nutrition and health. Funding for Extension and research programs will be obtained from internal and external competitive grants. The primary location of the position will be in Moscow, Idaho but considerable and sustained interaction with nutrition Extension faculty across the state will be required. The idyllic University of Idaho campus is co-located throughout the beautiful and rugged state of Idaho. The main campus is based in Moscow, a growing and lively community with all the benefits and opportunities typically available in a college town, such as excellent public and private schools, restaurants, and free public transportation as well as a plethora of diverse sports, world-class outdoor activities, and performing and visual arts offerings.
Scholarship & Creative Activities: Conduct fundable, scholarly research related directly to human nutrition and health, particularly as it relates to basic and/or physiologic nutrition. Disseminate results of research to academic, professional audiences, and other stakeholders via multiple venues such as refereed journals, scientific meetings, and outreach forums. Advise and mentor graduate students in nutrition and health research endeavors. Obtain extramural funding to support research program and graduate students. Conduct interdisciplinary research within the unit, college, university, and larger nutrition research community.
Outreach & Extension: Develop a multi-faceted, evidence-based Extension program designed to educate the general public about the relationship between nutrition and human health. Obtain external funding and develop partnerships to support delivery of statewide and national nutrition Extension programs. Provide leadership and professional development for statewide county-based Extension educators including identifying and developing nutrition and health research-based resources to be used on the local level with the general public. Work closely with the University of Idaho Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Program Leader on national nutrition and health initiatives relevant to Idaho.
University Service & Leadership: Provide service to the unit, college, university, and professional organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Doctorate in human nutrition or related discipline. ABD applicants must have degree requirements completed at time of hire.
• Substantial graduate-level training in the broad scope of nutritional sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct funded research related to basic and/or physiologic human nutrition.
• Evidence of ability to obtain internal and external funding.
• Basic understanding of the Cooperative Extension System and the land-grant mission.
• Ability to provide leadership and coordinate Extension nutrition education programs that address nutrition needs of diverse populations throughout the lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise and/or interest in conducting interdisciplinary work, particularly with other faculty in the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences; Experience in conducting community nutrition programs and/or public health intervention; Extension or similar work experience in formal or non-formal community nutrition education; Coursework and experience with educational program evaluation; Experience in web development, social media, and distance education and communication.
SALARY:
Salary is $78,874.85 commensurate with experience and market . University of Idaho benefits and enrollment in TIAA-CREF or VALIC are included. For more information on benefits at UI, go to: http://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/benefits.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES: The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences advances the health and welfare of people, animal and the environment through research and education in agriculture, community, human and rural development, natural resources, nutrition, and life sciences. The college leads research and Extension efforts related to various issues and our faculty and students are finding solutions to the world's most critical challenges in order to create and sustain an abundant food and energy supply, a healthy environment and successful families and communities.
Agriculture is one of the main industries in the state of Idaho, with over $25 billion in total sales, accounting for 20 percent of the state's total sales. Agribusiness is responsible for 14 percent of Idaho's GSP and approximately one in every seven jobs in the state is related to agriculture.
The University of Idaho plays a key role in Idaho's agriculture industry, through research, teaching and Extension activities.
For more information: www.uidaho.edu/CALS
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO: The University of Idaho is a premier destination for higher education and Idaho's only national research institution. From our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, as well as our learning centers that touch every community in Idaho, the University of Idaho is leading our state and region with an energized environment where passion for knowledge and discovery expands intellectual and cultural boundaries.
At the University of Idaho, we attract many of the nation's best students every year, because our expectations are higher and our commitment is stronger. We equip our people with the substantial resources they expect from an internationally recognized land grant institution. Our graduates join a legacy of thinkers, leaders and global citizens that is focused on improving lives within the state and beyond.
The University of Idaho is home to 12,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all 50 states. International students from more than 76 countries comprise 5 percent of the student body. The university enrolls 42 National Merit Scholars, by far the largest number in Idaho and among the highest concentration of Merit Scholars in the western United States. Nearly 50 percent of the incoming freshmen were in the top quartile of their graduating class.
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the regents that equal opportunity be afforded in education and employment to qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. It is also the policy of the University of Idaho to not discriminate based on sexual orientation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Confidential review of applicants will begin March 15, 2019.
To apply and submit your resume and letter of qualification visit:
http://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/25243
Be prepared to submit a letter of qualification that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications; a CV, the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references and your research/teaching philosophy.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION CONTACT:
Annie Roe
Search Chair University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive
Moscow, ID 83844 aroe@uidaho.edu
Ms. Kari Zagelow
Management Assistant—FCS
Phone: 208-885-6546
Email: kariz@uidaho.edu