Associate in Research

　　Available Title(s):

　　321-NN_FACULTY - Associate in

　　Business Title:

　　Associate in Research

　　Employee Type:

　　Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Position Term:

　　12 Month

　　Position Details:

　　This position will conduct and lead quantitative and qualitative research in agri-food system sustainability as part of multidisciplinary teams. Required to conduct integrated participatory research and outreach on topics related to Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems in both Spanish and English. Strong research and analytical research skills as well as communication skills in Spanish and English are required. This position will require prior knowledge of agroecology and food system sustainability in Washington and an extensive understanding of USDA grant programs in order to seek funding, collaborate on, or lead ongoing research and education projects. The work will require extensive experience working with multilingual audiences and a strong background and focus on DEIA and improving access to CAHNRS.

　　Required Qualifications: Masters in field related to Sustainable Agriculture or Agroecology and 5 years practical work experience in sustainable agriculture or agroecology

　　Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sustainable Agriculture or Agroecology- Related Field

　　Additional Information:

　　Area/College: Food Systems

　　Department Name: CAHNRS Extension

　　City, State, Zip: Burlington, WA 98233

　　Department Link: https://foodsystems.wsu.edu/

　　Annual Salary: $75,000.00 to $77,000.00

　　In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

　　WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

　　For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

　　Find total compensation information here:

　　https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

　　Overtime Eligibility: Exempt

　　FTE: 100%

　　Position Type: This is a temporary non-tenure track position.

　　Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 12/31/2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

　　Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

　　Screening Date: The screening of applicants will begin on 01/22/2024

　　Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by R