**Associate Dean of Research and Director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station / CALS

Posting Details

Position Information -------------------

Posting Number: F001411P Internal Posting: Recruitment Title: Associate Dean of Research and Director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station CALS

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 Primary Unit: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty Classification Group: Title: Associate Dean Position Control Number: 1464 Suffix: 01 Contingency Code: 5 FTE: 1 Contract Basis: Fiscal Year Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/03/2026 FLSA Status: Exempt Tenure Tracking: Tenured Rank: Full Professor Extension Type: Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type: On-going Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable): N/A

Position Responsibilities -------------------------

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

Administrative Summary ----------------------

The Associate Dean of Research and Director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES) provides visionary leadership for the research mission of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). The Director serves as the chief administrative officer of IAES and works in close partnership with the Dean and the Associate Deans for Extension and Academic Programs to advance integrated research, teaching, and Extension initiatives that reflect the land-grant mission.

CALS Research Portfolio -------------------------

The colleges research portfolio spans agriculture, life sciences, natural resources, and the environment, families, and youth, and the vitality of Idahos communities. CALS research is carried out at the Moscow campus, 10 Research and Extension Centers (RECs), and four affiliate centers with two sites in collaboration with USDA-ARS across Idaho.

Directors Responsibilities ---------------------------

The Director works closely with:

• CALS unit leads, REC, and affiliate center superintendents, and USDA-ARS administrators to ensure that research activities are implemented successfully.
• The Vice President for Research to strengthen university-wide research initiatives and advance interdisciplinary programs.
• The Associate Dean/Director provides strategic leadership by refining and implementing the CALS and IAES strategic plans, serving as the primary ambassador and advocate for CALS research, and cultivating partnerships with stakeholders, donors, alumni, commodity groups, government agencies, and industry.

Strategic Research Leadership and Vision -----------------------------------------

The Associate Dean/Director focuses on setting priorities, evaluating performance, and guiding the direction of CALS research to ensure alignment with institutional goals and responsiveness to emerging statewide and national needs, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and innovative programs.

Administration of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station ---------------------------------------------------------

The Directors responsibilities encompass executive oversight of research operations, facilities, personnel, budgets, capacity-funded programs, grants administration, compliance, and infrastructure planning, while advancing operational efficiency, modernization, and risk management.

Integration of Research, Teaching, and Extension ----------------------------------------------

The Directors responsibilities also include enabling collaborative systems, incentives, and structures that connect research activities with academic programs, Extension delivery, and workforce development.

Faculty Support, Research Development, and Compliance ---------------------------------------------------------

The Director ensures regulatory and reporting compliance, strengthens proposal development and grant stewardship, and provides mentorship and professional development to support faculty success across career stages.

Statewide, Regional, and National Leadership ---------------------------------------------

The Director advances CALS research priorities through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and representation in experiment station and agricultural research leadership organizations to enhance impact and resource leverage.

Contingency Description ------------------------

This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. The employee acknowledges and agrees that, in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment as determined by the University in its sole discretion, the University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year, and the employee may return to their faculty appointment upon 60 days written notice.

Qualifications --------------

Minimum Education ----------------

• Degree Required: Listed degree qualification is required at the time of application.

Required Qualifications -------------------------

• Ph.D. in an area relevant to agricultural science, life science, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• Record of scholarship, outreach, and education accomplishments to qualify for appointment as a tenured Full Professor in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning, personnel management, strategic planning, and critical decision-making.
• Experience leading programs, managing resources, and working collaboratively with a variety of teams.
• Demonstrated research accomplishments with experience securing external funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience communicating with faculty, industry, government officials, and external partners.
• Familiarity with agricultural experiment station systems and their alignment with academic programs and Extension.

Preferred Qualifications -------------------------

• Demonstrated success leading increasingly complex initiatives with evidence of high-level leadership, innovation, communication, and vision.
• A comprehensive understanding of the role of research in a 21st-century land-grant institution.
• Strong organizational planning, supervisory, and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of a leadership style that is collaborative, empowering, and grounded in two-way communication.
• Deep understanding of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Stations purpose within the university, state, and land-grant system.
• Experience working effectively with a variety of groups and stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge across agricultural and life science disciplines.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions --------------------------------------------

Posting Information -------------------

Posting Date: 02/04/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants -----------------------------------

Applications received by March 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 and contact information for at least three 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.

EEO Statement ----------------

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

No Applicant Documents Required ------------------------------

Documents: Resume, CV, List of References, Transcripts, Letter of Qualification (optional)

Supplemental Questions -------------------------

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