Employer: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Description:POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Official Title: County Extension Educator, E-2, Urban Horticulture.
Working Title: Extension Assistant Professor, full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, 100%
Extension faculty position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has countywide responsibilities, but will work on a regional basis to
enhance program delivery and quality. S/he is responsible for horticulture education
for horticulture crop producers, landscape and green industry professionals,
landowners, and volunteers. Educational programs are developed and delivered to
promote ecologically sound horticulture practices that enhance marketability of
horticulture products and services. Programs serve urban, rural and the urban/rural
interface audiences.
S/he will provide programmatic direction in horticulture to a diverse audience and
effectively collaborate with other professionals at Washington State University and
other universities, the Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane City and County
Departments, Conservation Districts, Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and
Wildlife, youth and family organizations, and professional organizations.
In addition, s/he will contribute to university, local, state, and national recognition of
WSU Extension as an essential educational and applied research resource; contribute
to the recognition of WSU as a premier Land-Grant University; and contribute to the
Extension profession.
The incumbent will become knowledgeable about and promote the entire Extension
program. S/He will be an advocate for WSU and Extension in the community and
contribute to an accurate, consistent, and positive message about WSU Extension to
funding partners, participants, and the wider community.

Primary Responsibilities:
May include any or all of the following:
• Provide leadership, expertise and programming that addresses the needs of the
horticulture industry and a diverse audience of private landowners in Spokane
County. Audiences include the green industry, small acreage landowners,
environmentalists, professional groups, and other individuals interested in
farming, gardening and landscaping topics in Spokane County.
• Provide leadership and education, in a train-the-trainer model, for program
support staff and volunteers in the Spokane County Master Gardener Program.
• Work effectively with other Extension colleagues to engage the resources of WSU
to support programs.

WSU Spokane County Extension
Assistant Professor
Urban Horticulture
Position #38180 Search #5014

APPLICATION PROCESS:
All materials must be
received by the EEO
Coordinator no later than
5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2008.
Apply by submitting an
application letter and three
signed letters of
recommendation describing
how your experience and
training support the major
responsibilities and
qualifications for this
position, a current vita, and
transcripts to:
Lisa Clyde
WSU Extension
413 Hulbert Hall
P.O. Box 646248
Pullman, WA 99164-6248,
509-335-2822
FAX 509-335-2926
eeocoord@wsu.edu.

For more information on the
WSU Tenure and Promotion
process, go to:
http://ext.wsu.edu/admin/PDF
/cfaculty.pdf

For further information about
the position, contact Dr. Vickie
Parker-Clark, WSU Extension
Northeast District Director,
P.O. Box 1495, Spokane WA
99210-1495, 509-358-7960,
FAX 509-358-7979,
vickiepc@wsu.edu.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION • RECRUITING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST
EMPOWERED MOTIVATED DIVERSE ADAPTABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL
• Work effectively with agencies and educational institutions outside WSU to enhance and support local
programming and projects.
• Develop classes, publications and web-based materials that will address the educational needs of producers,
green industry professionals, home gardeners and volunteers.
• Secure funding related to position assignment that may include contracts, partnerships, cooperative funding,
and gifts.
• Develop and share scholarly products appropriate for an Extension Urban Horticulturist.
Line of Responsibility:
This WSU faculty member is responsible to the WSU Spokane County Extension Director.
Relationships:
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team at WSU Spokane County Extension.
• Supervise two part-time extension professionals and occasional grant funded employees. One of the part-time
professionals works with small acreage landowners. The other part-time professional manages over 100 WSU
Spokane County Extension Master Gardener volunteers. WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners
operate plant clinics, provide plant science education in schools, teach public horticulture seminars and
workshops, give instruction in environmental stewardship, deliver horticulture therapy to the elderly and help
families grow their own nutritious food. The WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardener Program
partners with numerous non-profit and educational organizations. Visit http://www.spokanecounty.
wsu.edu/spokane/eastside/index.htm for more information.
• Work with WSU Spokane Interdisciplinary Design Institute and the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Department, the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program Leader, as well as other WSU Extension educators
and specialists. Partner with University of Idaho Extension Educators in adjacent counties as appropriate.
• Partner and collaborate with local stakeholders for program development, implementation, and evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree (at time of application) with at least one college degree in horticulture, environmental science, plant
science, or related discipline.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Evidence of ability to foster teamwork among multi-disciplinary professional colleagues, staff members, and
volunteers.
• Experience in working collaboratively with university, community, environmental and horticultural
organizations, and green industry trade associations.
• Evidence of ability to develop programs that empower participants and build local capacity.
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with constituency groups using adult education, information
technology, and computer skills (word processing, email, multimedia presentations, web-based tools).
• Experience in providing leadership to staff/volunteers to enhance their management/educational delivery
capabilities.
• Evidence of ability to set goals, prioritize efforts, and disengage from a project once constituent capacity
building has taken place.
• Evidence of current knowledge of urban horticulture issues.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishments.
• Evidence of resource acquisition skills in grants, contracts, fee generation, and gift development.
• Evidence of success in planning, implementing, and evaluating an Extension or outreach program to one or
more of the following environmental horticultural constituencies: Master Gardener education, landscape plant
management, nursery crop production, small acreage horticulture crop production.
EMPOWERED MOTIVATED DIVERSE ADAPTABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
• Reliable transportation for year-round travel is required. Mileage will be reimbursed for work related travel at
the approved state rate. While using a private or WSU motor pool vehicle for official business, have current
automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090) and
possess a valid driver's license.
• Understand and carry out the principles and specific requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the
Affirmative Action Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and all pertinent rules and regulations.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a Washington State Patrol background screening.
• Extension faculty members are hired into the organization, not into a specific geographical location. It is
possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

LOCATION:
This position is located at the WSU Spokane County Extension office, 222 North Havana, Spokane, WA. Spokane
County is the home of 447,000 residents. The City of Spokane is the second largest city in Washington with 197,000
residents and the City of Spokane Valley is the 7th largest city. Spokane County is located in the heart of the Inland
Northwest, and serves as a regional hub for higher education, medical, shopping, and entertainment. Spokane
County is also the regional hub for horticulture and landscape. The Green Bluff area is a significant fruit, flower, and
vegetable direct marketing area with significant ties to the local economy. Community Gardens are a growing
interest. The area is an outdoors-lover's paradise, with nearby downhill and cross-country skiing, white-water rafting,
golf, numerous lakes, and the Centennial Trail. The Spokane River runs through downtown Spokane, and the Finch
Arboretum, Riverfront Park, and Manito Park are among the many parks within the city limits (more information at
http://experiencespokane.com/parks). Spokane also is home to the Spokane Symphony, Bing Crosby Theater, art
museums, historic buildings, a new convention center, and an international airport. Fairchild Air Force Base is located
within Spokane County. WSU Spokane is a growing urban campus that includes faculty in horticulture and landscape
architecture. Eastern Washington University, which shares the Spokane campus with WSU, has an urban planning
program, and the community colleges of Spokane offer a number of horticulture and agriculture related courses. The
median household income in Spokane County in 2005 was $41,667. The median house value in 2005 was $147,000.
Races in Spokane County, Washington include: White Non-Hispanic (89.8%); Hispanic (2.8%); American Indian
(2.4%); and Black (1.6%). There is also a vibrant Slavic community within Spokane County.
WSU Spokane County Extension receives its primary funding through Spokane County, Washington State (via
funding to Washington State University) and the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Research,
Education and Extension Service. In addition, WSU Spokane County Extension relies on funds from many granting
partnerships to achieve our mission.

SALARY:
Salary is commensurate with the candidate's academic and professional qualifications and available funding.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR
AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam
era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and
over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show
employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services,
programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability
accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington
State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu.

Location: Spokane

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree (at time of application) with at least one college degree in horticulture, environmental science, plant science, or related discipline. HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Evidence of ability to foster teamwork among multi-disciplinary professional colleagues, staff members, and volunteers. • Experience in working collaboratively with university, community, environmental and horticultural organizations, and green industry trade associations. • Evidence of ability to develop programs that empower participants and build local capacity. • Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with constituency groups using adult education, information technology, and computer skills (word processing, email, multimedia presentations, web-based tools). • Experience in providing leadership to staff/volunteers to enhance their management/educational delivery capabilities. • Evidence of ability to set goals, prioritize efforts, and disengage from a project once constituent capacity building has taken place. • Evidence of current knowledge of urban horticulture issues. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Evidence of scholarly accomplishments. • Evidence of resource acquisition skills in grants, contracts, fee generation, and gift development. • Evidence of success in planning, implementing, and evaluating an Extension or outreach program to one or more of the following environmental horticultural constituencies: Master Gardener education, landscape plant management, nursery crop production, small acreage horticulture crop production. EMPOWERED MOTIVATED DIVERSE ADAPTABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOB EXPECTATIONS: • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. • Reliable transportation for year-round travel is required. Mileage will be reimbursed for work related travel at the approved state rate. While using a private or WSU motor pool vehicle for official business, have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090) and possess a valid driver's license. • Understand and carry out the principles and specific requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Affirmative Action Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and all pertinent rules and regulations. • Employment is contingent upon passing a Washington State Patrol background screening. • Extension faculty members are hired into the organization, not into a specific geographical location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:
All materials must be
received by the EEO
Coordinator no later than
5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2008.
Apply by submitting an
application letter and three
signed letters of
recommendation describing
how your experience and
training support the major
responsibilities and
qualifications for this
position, a current vita, and
transcripts to:
Lisa Clyde
WSU Extension
413 Hulbert Hall
P.O. Box 646248
Pullman, WA 99164-6248,
509-335-2822
FAX 509-335-2926
eeocoord@wsu.edu.

For more information on the
WSU Tenure and Promotion
process, go to:
http://ext.wsu.edu/admin/PDF
/cfaculty.pdf

For further information about
the position, contact Dr. Vickie
Parker-Clark, WSU Extension
Northeast District Director,
P.O. Box 1495, Spokane WA
99210-1495, 509-358-7960,
FAX 509-358-7979,
vickiepc@wsu.edu.

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Deadline: May 15, 2008