Associate Dean/Director of UI Extension / CALS

Position Summary

This is a full time fiscal year tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor. While this role is 100% leadership, the position will hold rank and tenure status within an appropriate unit within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Rank and tenure will be awarded based on how the candidate meets requirements as outlined in the College and Unit bylaws.

Administrative Summary

The Associate Dean/Director of University of Idaho Extension provides executive leadership for a comprehensive, statewide Extension system and serves as a senior member of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) leadership team. The position advances the University of Idaho’s land-grant mission by ensuring the delivery of research-based outreach and education that improves the lives, livelihoods, and environments of Idahoans.

This role has primary responsibility for strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, personnel oversight, and organizational performance across the statewide Extension system, including county and district offices, Research and Extension Centers, and statewide program units. The position ensures alignment of programs, staffing, and resources with CALS and University priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Organizational Leadership

• Provide leadership for UI Extension aligned with university, college, and federal priorities
• Lead development and implementation of a statewide strategic plan
• Oversee staffing, budget, operations, and compliance across county offices, research centers, and program units

Program Leadership

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, research-based Extension programs statewide
• Provide leadership across program areas, including: agriculture and natural resources; forestry, water, and environmental systems; youth development and workforce readiness; health, nutrition, and financial well-being; and community and economic development

Personnel Leadership

• Supervise key Extension leaders and program staff, including district and program leadership

External Engagement and Representation

• Serve as primary spokesperson and advocate for UI Extension

Compliance and Institutional Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to university policies and applicable federal and state regulations