Research Faculty - Extension Specialist - Agricultural Air Quality

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001236P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Research Faculty - Extension Specialist - Agricultural Air Quality
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Location Boise, Twin Falls
Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Research Faculty
Position Control Number 0832
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 09/01/2024
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
This tenure track assistant professor position will have a 15% teaching, 35% extension and 50% research program. The successful candidate will teach a senior/graduate level course in agricultural air quality that covers topics such as chemical processes governing gaseous losses to the atmosphere, impacts of soil/agricultural management on gas fluxes, downwind impacts of agricultural emissions, and monitoring and measurement of agricultural emissions (gas and particulate matter). Candidates should have demonstrated teaching experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a nationally recognized research and extension program in agricultural air quality focused on issues facing Idaho animal agriculture and communities.
Unit/Department Summary
https://www.uidaho.edu/research/entities/cafe
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising 15%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 50%
Outreach & Extension 35%
University Service & Leadership 0%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
  • PhD in Animal Science, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field at the time of hire.
  • Experience with emission measurement equipment such as FTIR, Li-CORE, Eddy Covariance and other similar equipment.
  • Experience with researching topics such as agricultural management practices and greenhouse gas emissions; reduction of emissions related to odor in confinement animal agriculture systems; airborne transport of sediment and particulate matter and associated bacteria and contaminants in relation to human health, and impacts of prescribed and wildfire on air quality.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching in a higher education setting.
  • Experience with teaching senior/graduate level courses in agricultural air quality covering topics such as chemical processes governing gaseous losses to the atmosphere, impacts of soil/agricultural management on gas fluxes, downwind impacts of agricultural emissions, and monitoring and measurement of agricultural emissions (gas and particulate matter).
  • Experience securing outside funding to support their program.
  • Experience recruiting and advising graduate MS and PhD students.
  • Ability to build a nationally recognized research and extension program in agricultural air quality focused on issues facing Idaho animal agriculture and communities.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move 40 lbs.

Posting Information


Posting Date 04/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by May 1, 2024 will receive first consideration.
Along with your on-line application, please write:
  • A letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
  • A statement of research summarizing your research accomplishments, current work, and future direction and potential of your work.
  • A statement of teaching summarizing your teaching and mentoring style.


In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, unofficial transcripts and three (3) reference letters emailed directly to [email protected].
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

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