University of Idaho, Dept. of Soil and Water Systems An academic year, tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Precision Agriculture is available in the Department of Soil & Water Systems at the University of Idaho. The position is 50% teaching and 50% research. POSITION SUMMARY: The successful candidate will divide their time equally between teaching and research activities as related to agricultural systems management. The appointee will teach courses that contribute to educating students in our largest departmental undergraduate major (Agricultural Systems Management) and contribute expertise to a new degree program in precision agriculture. The undergraduate teaching needs include courses in agricultural systems management, GPS and precision agriculture, electric power systems, and agricultural machinery. The appointee must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and student mentoring. In addition to teaching, the appointee will develop a regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized research program related to improving adoption of on-farm technology. The appointee will lead applied research activities related to precision agriculture hardware/software and work on the development and application of online decision support tools. The appointee must be interested in working with growers, agricultural industries, and other researchers to develop new and improved technologies and management tools into on-farm applications and have the capability of obtaining competitive awards to fund this work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required is a Ph.D. in agricultural engineering, soil science, agronomy, or a closely related field, ability to teach undergraduate courses in agricultural systems management including laboratory sections involving hands-on practice, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams that include researchers and extension personnel. Record of competitive grant success commensurate with career level. Record of research activities in the area of agricultural systems management commensurate with career level. Demonstrated experience in student mentoring and teaching commensurate with career level. Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed documents commensurate with career level. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: To be considered, interested persons must complete the online application (which can be accessed at https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/21107). Additional application materials include the following: a letter of application addressing your qualifications (for both the minimum and preferred qualifications listed) and interests, including a clear description of your teaching philosophy and research interests, CV, names and contact information for at least four (4) professional references, and transcripts. About University of Idaho, Dept. of Soil and Water Systems The Department of Soil and Water Systems combines faculty in soil science, agronomy, hydrology, sediment transport, irrigation engineering, waste management and precision agriculture to address resource issues related to soil, water quality and quantity and sustainable food, energy and waste systems.