Research Faculty- Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
- University of Idaho
- Moscow, ID, USA
- Feb 21, 2026
Job Description
Research Faculty- Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
Posting Number: F001412P
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: UI Extension 4-H Youth Development
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Research Faculty
Position Control Number: 1701
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:
Contract Basis: Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 04/13/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Summary:
Unit/Department Summary:
Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 0%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 25%
Outreach & Extension: 70%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in youth or human development, health and nutrition, education, social work, agriculture, or a related field to the domain of the position.
- 3 years of full-time professional experience relevant to youth or human development, education, or social work.
- Experience with oral, written, interpersonal, and information technology communication.
- Experience working collaboratively as a team member with families, volunteers, youth leaders, community collaborators, academic and programmatic staff, and other stakeholders.
- Experience developing and administering evaluation or assessment tools.
- Experience securing programmatic funding either through grant writing, significant donations, or gifts.
- Experience with conducting research and evaluation of projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience with 4-H youth development programs.
- Experience with progressive, innovative, and effective program leadership management.
- Experience leading professional development for others, teaching and working with youth.
- Experience teaching and working with youth in a formal setting or experiential style.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Flexible work schedule, including occasional weekends, willingness to travel, and possess a valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 35 lbs
Posting Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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