The chair is expected to conduct an integrated and systems-based research and extension program consistent with the mission of the WSU Agricultural Research Centers and WSU Extension, and complement current WSU and United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) programs, such as the https://decisionaid.systems/https://decisionaid.systems/https://decisionaid.systems/, the https://weather.wsu.edu/, the https://cpaas.wsu.edu/ thehttps://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/ and the https://csanr.wsu.edu/. 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 https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.