Company description
The University of Idaho - Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center (SOAC) is the university's only research and experiment station that is dedicated to sustainable, organic, and regenerative agricultural practices and research. SOAC is located in the panhandle of North Idaho on a 66 acre research farm that includes a 1/4 acre market garden, high tunnels, and an 8-acre USDA certified organic orchard that is dedicated to heritage apples, growing over 60 varieties. The University of Idaho is beginning to emphasize sustainability throughout campus and remote locations.
Job description
Permanent full-time (12 month) tenure track appointment in the Department of Soil and Water Systems (SWS). This position will address the needs of productive small to-mid acreage farms and a high level of community interest in the local food system in the Sandpoint, Idaho region, with statewide responsibilities. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized research-based Extension (70%) program, as well as an extramurally funded research (30%)program focused on cropping systems with a focus on organic and sustainable production in the state of Idaho. Responsibilities include creation and delivery of a state-wide needs assessment for stakeholders engaged in organic agriculture, developing and delivering a multifaceted outreach program to support industry growth and development, provide technical assistance and educate stakeholders in best management and organic practices, building and promoting networking opportunities to build learning communities focused on organic and sustainable farming, postharvest handling, and other areas of interest. The successful candidate will work with a advisory committee of agriculture producers, government agencies as well as CALS faculty including Extension educators, while collaborating with statewide Extension educational programs. Specific areas of research related to regenerative and organic agriculture may include livestock-crop integration, nutrient and water management in sustainable systems, innovative methods for pest management, soil management during organic transition, management impacts on soil health, equipment options and innovation for small farms, or ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and pollinator health. Support and mentorship of graduate students is expected.
Compensation
this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $50,000.00 - $100,000.00
Application instructions
This job expired on February 03, 2024
Deadline
no deadline