"Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair in Nematology - Research Faculty - Extension Specialist (Parma)"

Job Description

Posting Number: F001291P

Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Parma

Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit: Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Nematology

Employee Category: Faculty

Classification Group Title: Research Faculty

Position Control Number: 1017

Suffix: 00

Contingency Code: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Contract Basis: Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2025

FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenture Tracking: Tenured

Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type: Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

Position Summary:

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is seeking to hire a Tenured Associate or Full Professor to serve as the Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair for the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology. The purpose of a Presidential Endowed Chair is to recruit and retain faculty with outstanding scholarly records who will provide scholarship and leadership that enhances their department, their college and the university (65%). This is a distinguished faculty position that represents accomplishment, prestige, leadership and good citizenship on campus and in the profession. The faculty selected must continue to perform as exemplary academicians and excellent colleagues. The position will participate in college and university service and leadership (5%). In addition, the Presidential Endowed Chair will provide important outreach (30%) to regional and national stakeholders, including but not limited to agribusiness, commodity groups, producers and policy makers on issues related to nematology in Idaho. Endowment distributions may be used at the discretion of the dean in accordance with current College of Agricultural and Life Sciences policies and procedures for endowed chair positions. Endowed funds will be used to support the presidential endowed chair position and research may include, but is not limited to supporting faculty, students, staff, travel, equipment, and salary enhancements. The chairship will be reviewed for renewal by the dean every five years. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Teaching & Advising: 0%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 65%

Outreach & Extension: 30%

University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Nematology or an appropriate agricultural discipline with a research emphasis in Nematology.
• Must hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure.
• Experience and training in fundamental and applied nematology research.
• Experience conducting research and disseminating research-based information in peer reviewed journals/publications.
• Experience communicating with clientele and providing them with both written and oral information.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and clientele.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specialty or field crops research and extension.
• Experience securing external funds.
• Strong publication record.
• Experience developing and delivering extension programs.
• Experience in training graduate and undergraduate students.

Posting Date: 10/11/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by July 13, 2025 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: Alexander Karasev, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, 208-885-2350, akarasev@uidaho.edu