Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | F001255P |
|---|---|
| Internal Posting? | |
| Recruitment Title | Irrigation Technology Specialist – Research Faculty |
| Advertising Pay Range | Commensurate with Experience |
| Location | Kimberly |
| Primary Division/College | College of Agricultural & Life Sciences |
| Primary Unit | Soil and Water Systems |
| Employee Category | Faculty |
| Classification Group Title | Research Faculty |
| Position Control Number | 5144 |
| Suffix | 00 |
| Contingency Code | Not Applicable |
| FTE | 1 |
| Contract Basis | Fiscal Year |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date | 01/02/2025 |
| FLSA Status | Overtime Exempt |
| Tenure Tracking | Tenure Track |
| Rank | Assistant Professor |
| Extension Type | Not Applicable |
| Administrative Appointment Type | Not applicable |
| Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable) |
Position Responsibilities
| Position Summary | Located in Kimberly, Idaho, the University of Idaho Soil and Water Systems department is seeking a tenure track assistant professor to support the state’s agriculture sector through the development of efficient and data-driven irrigation systems. The successful candidate is expected to establish a dynamic extension program that delivers actionable, research-based education and information to growers, fieldmen, students, and irrigation system designers. This includes guidance on the installation and best management practices of irrigation systems aimed at improving water-use efficiency and protecting surface and groundwater quality. Additionally, the candidate will lead or co-innovate in the creation of decision support tools, cropping and irrigation systems, and the automation and adoption of precision irrigation approaches to enhance agronomic resource efficiency under limited water supplies. The successful candidate will also play an active role in research at the Center for Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), located in Rupert, ID. Responsibilities include active participation in undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, serving as a major professor and on graduate committees, and training student interns and researchers. The faculty member will further engage with students by offering guest lectures as needed and organizing field trips and tours. |
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| Unit/Department Summary | https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/soil-and-water-systems |
| Administrative Summary | |
| Contingency Description | |
| Teaching & Advising | 0% |
| Scholarship & Creative Activity | 40% |
| Outreach & Extension | 55% |
| University Service & Leadership | 5% |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education/Degree Required | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. |
|---|---|
| Required Qualifications | PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Soil and Water Science, or related field.Experience with written and verbal communication skills.Experience with the principles of irrigation system design.Experience working in interdisciplinary teams that include researchers, extension personnel and growers.Experience with competitive grants, commensurate with career level. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Record of research activities in data-driven field-scale irrigation/water management commensurate with career level.Experience in student mentoring and teaching commensurate with career level.Record of publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts commensurate with career level.Demonstrated experience in extension programing.Record of competitive grant success commensurate with career level. |
| Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
Posting Information
| Posting Date | 05/30/2024 |
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| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by June 27, 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:Jae Ryu Soil and Water Systems 208-332-4402 jryu@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. |
| A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Uncertain |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Transcripts
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
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