"Extension Educator, Payette County-Small Farms/Horticulture/4-H"

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Extension Educator, Payette County-Small Farms/Horticulture/4-H

Posting Number: F001397P

Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience + $1,500 stipend

Location: Off Campus Location - Payette County Extension/Payette, ID

Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit: Southern District

Employee Category: Faculty

Classification Group Title: Extension Faculty

Position Control Number: 1759

Suffix: 00

Contingency Code: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Contract Basis: Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 02/17/2026

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 Summary:

The Southern Extension District is seeking to hire a tenure track Assistant or a tenure track or tenured Associate Professor Educator. The Extension Educator for Payette County will lead outreach programs (80%), divided among small farms (30%), horticulture (40%), and 4-H youth development (10%). The position also includes applied research and scholarly work (5%), as well as University service and leadership responsibilities, including serving as County Chair (15%). The educator will collaborate with county commissioners, partners, and community organizations to ensure programs meet local needs and align with University of Idaho Extension priorities and the annual plan of work.

Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws. A stipend will be provided for serving as County Chair.

Unit/Department Summary: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/payette

Administrative Summary:

Contingency Description:

Teaching & Advising: 0%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 5%

Outreach & Extension: 80%

University Service & Leadership: 15%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Education, or closely related to the domain of the position.
• Experience providing organizational structure and support for a variety of individuals and groups
• Experience in adapting research materials for oral and written presentations
• Experience recruiting, teaching, organizing, and managing groups
• Experience using technology for program delivery, reporting, and team-based communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a team and provide effective instruction, support, and marketing for programs
• Previous experience working in Extension
• Experience in disseminating results through scholarly outlets
• Experience with supervising, leading, and mentoring others

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 50 pounds.
• Able to work nonstandard business hours, including nights and weekends.

Posting Date: 11/26/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by January 4, 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.

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50170

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.