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
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.
