Extension Specialist Forest Operations and Products Manufacturing
Hiring Organization:
University of Idaho
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: July 12, 2024
The University of Idaho Extension Forestry and the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences
seeks applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist -
Forest Operations and Products Manufacturing. The position has the following responsibilities: 70%
outreach and extension; 20% scholarship and creative activities; 5% teaching and advising; and 5%
university service and leadership.
The position will provide statewide leadership on the sustainable use of wood products from the forest to
the consumer, with an emphasis on developing and delivering statewide programming related to logging
systems, transportation and logistics, wood products manufacturing linkages, and related topics across
the forest supply chain in Idaho. The extension specialist is expected to develop an externally funded,
nationally recognized research and extension program supporting the forest and wood products industry.
Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, estimating values of forest products (including
timber), equipment operations and productivity, site impacts and safety characteristics of logging
systems, transportation systems and logistics, related business operations and financing, and wood
products manufacturing linkages.
Programs will be delivered through classes, workshops, demonstrations, research projects, volunteer
training sessions, and other methods as appropriate. Instruction will include participation in Idaho’s
Logger Education to Advance Professionalism (LEAP) program. The extension specialist will promote
University of Idaho Extension programs with stakeholders, elected officials and other community partners
through newsletters, websites, press releases, radio/television, and social media. When appropriate for
meeting broader Extension objectives, the extension specialist may assist with Future Farmers of America
(FFA) and other technical programming related to the forest supply chain, including harvesting and
transportation systems and forest products manufacturing.
It is also anticipated that the candidates applied research and extension activities will support the A.S.,
Forest Operations and Technology and B.S., Forestry degrees housed in the Department of Forest,
Rangeland and Fire Sciences. Information on the Department can be found at:
https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/departments/forest-rangeland-and-fire-sciences.
Required Qualifications
• An earned PhD in forestry or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience conducting research in Forest Operations and/or Products.
• Experience communicating verbally, in writing, and listening with public speaking/presentation
skills.
• Experience publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Experience interacting with students and public through course instruction, problem solving,
communication, relationship building and leadership development.
• Experience working on projects both independently and in a team setting.
• Experience demonstrating a commitment to working with underrepresented audiences and
communities.
Preferred Qualifications
• At least two years of experience delivering extension programming or coursework related to
Forest Operations and/or Forest Products Manufacturing.
• At least two years of experience conducting research related to Forest Operations and/or Forest
Products Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Idaho’s Best Management Practices for Forestry.
• Experience developing, delivering, and managing social media content.
• Experience working directly with logging contractors to evaluate and communicate topics of
interest related to current and emerging logging systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative and effective educational programs in response to local
needs.
• Experience evaluating needs of local stakeholders through surveys, needs assessments, or
similar methodologies.
• Experience and success with grant proposal development and implementation.
• Ability to provide effective leadership.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching others.
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by
July 11, 2024.
To apply, please visit: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/44738
For more information, please reach out to Dr. Randy Brooks, Search Committee Chair
(rbrooks@uidaho.edu).
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