Associate Dean/Director of UI Extension / CALS
Posting Number: F001425P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Can be located at any UI Research and Extension Center or UI Property in Idaho
Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit: CALS Dean Administration
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Associate Dean
Position Control Number: 1525
Suffix: 01
Contingency Code: 5
FTE:
1
Contract Basis: Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/31/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenured
Rank: Full Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: On-going
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Summary:
This is a full time fiscal year tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor. While this role is 100% leadership, the position will hold rank and tenure status within an appropriate unit within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Rank and tenure will be awarded based on how the candidate meets requirements as outlined in the College and Unit bylaws.
Unit/Department Summary:
https://www.uidaho.edu/agricultural-life-sciences
University of Idaho Extension | University of Idaho
Administrative Summary:
The Associate Dean/Director of University of Idaho Extension provides executive leadership for a comprehensive, statewide Extension system and serves as a senior member of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) leadership team. The position advances the University of Idahos land-grant mission by ensuring the delivery of research-based outreach and education that improves the lives, livelihoods, and environments of Idahoans.
This role has primary responsibility for strategic direction, fiscal stewardship, personnel oversight, and organizational performance across the statewide Extension system, including county and district offices, Research and Extension Centers, and statewide program units. The position ensures alignment of programs, staffing, and resources with CALS and University priorities.
University of Idaho Extension operates in all 44 counties and with three federally recognized tribes, with faculty and staff located statewide. Programs include agriculture, food systems, and natural resources; forestry, water, and environmental stewardship; youth development and workforce readiness; health, nutrition, and financial well-being; and community and economic development, all grounded in research and responsive to state and local needs.
The Associate Dean/Director advances integration of Extension, research, and academic programs; leads strategic initiatives; and ensures that county Extension offices function as front-line delivery systems for research-based knowledge and as key engagement and student recruitment pathways connecting communities to the university.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Organizational Leadership
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Provide leadership for UI Extension aligned with university, college, and federal priorities
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Lead development and implementation of a statewide strategic plan
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Oversee staffing, budget, operations, and compliance across county offices, research centers, and program units
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Ensure effective allocation and management of resources
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Promote organizational performance, accountability, and coordination across Extension, academic, and research units
Program Leadership
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Ensure delivery of high-quality, research-based Extension programs statewide
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Provide leadership across program areas, including:
agriculture and natural resources; forestry, water, and environmental systems; youth development and workforce readiness; health, nutrition, and financial well-being; and community and economic development -
Establish and monitor evaluation metrics to demonstrate program impact and inform decisions
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Ensure programs remain responsive to state and local needs
Personnel Leadership
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Supervise key Extension leaders and program staff, including district and program leadership
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Lead recruitment, development, and retention efforts
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Align performance expectations with strategic priorities
External Engagement and Representation
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Serve as primary spokesperson and advocate for UI Extension
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Build and maintain partnerships with local governments, industry, and state and federal agencies
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Represent Extension in university, state, regional, and national settings
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Strengthen Extensions visibility and support external funding and partnerships
Compliance and Institutional Responsibilities
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Ensure adherence to university policies and applicable federal and state regulations
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Support institutional priorities related to risk management, reporting, and accountability
Leadership Expectations
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Lead a complex, statewide organization with clarity and accountability
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Demonstrate strategic thinking and sound decision-making
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Foster collaboration and continuous improvement
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Maintain a strong focus on statewide impact and community engagement
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Operate effectively in a highly visible, stakeholder-driven environment
Contingency Description:
This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year and employee may return to their faculty appointment, upon 60 days written notice
Teaching & Advising: 0%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0%
Outreach & Extension: 0%
University Service & Leadership: 100%
Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications:
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Doctorate in a field relevant to Cooperative Extension, agricultural sciences, life sciences, natural resources, or a closely related discipline.
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Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Full Professor
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Record of administrative leadership roles with increasing responsibility
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Documented experience in:
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Strategic planning and implementation
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Budget development and fiscal oversight
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Supervision of personnel in a multi-unit or distributed organization
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Experience working within the Cooperative Extension System or comparable outreach-based system
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in Extension leadership at the state or regional level
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Experience securing and managing external funding and partnerships
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Experience working within county-based and statewide delivery systems
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Record of engagement across rural, frontier, and urban communities
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Participation in national or regional Extension organizations
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Articulated perspective on the role of Extension in a modern land-grant institution
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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Ability to travel regularly across the state of Idaho
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Ability to work in office, community, and field-based environments
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Occasional evening and weekend commitments
Posting Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by June 4, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Along with your online 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.
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.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51495
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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