The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is seeking a tenure track assistant professor to serve as an extension specialist in the department of Entomology, Plant Pathology & Nematology. The Specialist will provide leadership and have overall responsibility for a statewide multifaceted Extension Pesticide Safety and Pest Management program consistent with performance expectations of area educators and in alignment with UI Extension and UI Strategic Plans. The Specialist will provide leadership and have overall responsibility for the statewide multifaceted IR-4 Specialty Crop program for Idaho. The Specialist will work collaboratively with the statewide Integrated Pest Management program and will facilitate the transfer of technology, research, and knowledge from the university to residents throughout the state of Idaho. Professional service is expected, including but not limited to professional associations, reviews of Extension publications, journal manuscripts, grant proposals, and external promotion packets. This position will be 25% Scholarship & Creative Activity, 70% Outreach and Extension, and 5% University Service and Leadership.