University of Idaho Hiring for Area Extension Educator – Risk Management at Idaho, United States Full Time

University of Idaho

Area Extension Educator – Risk Management

Location: Twin Falls

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life
Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The University of Idaho, Agricultural Economics & Rural
Sociology department, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor,
Area Extension Educator in Risk Management. The Area Extension
Educator will coordinate and manage extension education related to
farmer, processor or industry risk management tools and needs, and
marketing of agricultural and food products.
In addition, the Area Extension Educator will serve the important
need of developing new (or updated) Cost and Returns (CAR)
estimates for alternative crop and livestock agricultural
enterprises or management systems, in coordination with the other
AERS Area Extension Educator. These reports are both broad and
extensive, and in high demand from producers, commissions,
appraisers, financial institutions, and others. The Area Extension
Educator will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing data for publication to revise existing and create new
AERS resources.
They will prepare and conduct workshops and oral presentations to
stakeholders, be responsible for continuing education as to
implications of farm bill programs on optimal producer management
decisions, and coordinate county educators to achieve state-wide
education and training as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned M.S. degree from an accredited institution in
  Agricultural Economics, Economics or related degree is required by
  date of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in the economics and financial
  management for agricultural enterprises
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, and/or cost and
  returns analysis, and/or agricultural markets, and/or price
  analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to organize effective Extension programs.
• Potential for or record of publications in extension
  outlets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pacific Northwest agricultural
  markets, price analysis, futures and options markets.
• Experience working with agricultural producers and agribusiness
  industries, through Extension or the private sector.
• Experience in analysis of cost and returns analysis for
  agricultural crops and livestock production.
• Ability to design and conduct effective data collection
  methodologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
  relationship with people of various social, cultural, economic and
  education backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Willing and able to travel and adjust to a flexible schedule
  (i.e. participate in evening and weekend programs).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001018P

Posting Date: 05/03/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by November 11, 2022 will receive first
consideration.

Along with your on-line 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.

For questions, please contact:Christopher S.
McIntoshAgricultural Economics and Rural
Sociology
208-885-0703
[email protected]

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final
possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background
check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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