Extension Assistant/Associate Professor or Prof Pract Ext Asst Professor

Overview

Utah State University Extension invites applications for a County Extension faculty position in the Home and Community Department. This is a 12-month, fiscal-year appointment, tenure track or non-tenure track Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor Position. Extension faculty develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate research-based educational programs to enhance quality of life for youth and adults.  Extension faculty also recruit, train and supervise volunteer leaders and serve as a liaison between local clientele, other resource agencies, and Utah State University administrators, faculty, and programs. This Extension position includes university responsibilities and is based in Iron County.

 

An office will be provided at the USU Extension office in Cedar City, Utah.

 

Rank will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and current rank. Appointment opportunities include Extension Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track), or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor (non-tenure track).  A Master's degree is required for Extension Assistant or Associate ranks. A Bachelor's degree and substantial professional experience is required for the Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor

 

The estimated start date for this position is January 1, 2025. Applications received by November 15, 2024, will receive first consideration.

 

We welcome candidates with knowledge in one or more home and community program areas, appropriate to the county needs, including, but not limited to:

• Family and consumer sciences
• Health and wellness
• Positive psychology and solution-focused mental health
• Suicide prevention
• Food science, preservation and safety
• Diabetes education
• Nutrition
• Gerontology, human development, family studies
• Finance education
• Economic and community development
• Workforce development
• Entrepreneurship/business development
• Public health
• Social work

More information about Utah State University Extension and the Home and Community Department can be found here: https://youtu.be/XvXITaFAltE

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Extension activities in the Home and Community field
• Conduct a community needs assessment to adapt and bring in programming needed to serve the community 
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs for adults and youth 
• Develop partnerships and employ innovative approaches to reach clientele and new audiences 
• Pursue internal and external funding to support Extension programming 
• Document impacts and produce scholarly publications based on Extension programming 
• Manage budgets, personnel, and volunteers 
• Serve diverse audiences and support the civil rights mandate of Utah State University Extension 
• Serve and collaborate with other Extension County faculty and specialists, University personnel, community and government agencies, and stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Master's degree (tenure track) or bachelor’s degree with significant experience related to the position (professional practice) in a discipline such as: family and consumer sciences, public health, nutrition, food sciences, social work, mental health, psychology, finance, business, human development, family studies, health and wellness or related areas. 
• Ability to plan, organize and direct educational programs
• Experience in teaching adult and/or youth audiences
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to act as a liaison between federal, state, university and county clientele
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member 
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting material
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work site(s)
• Must be willing to work with community leaders, partners, agencies, and USU county faculty and state specialists to meet various county needs in the program areas described in the position summary, including reaching diverse audiences.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program development and/or delivery related to area of expertise, as listed above or similar
• Using various technology platforms for the creation and dissemination of educational webinars, on-line classes, and educational video productions
• Implementing applied research and evidence-based activities
• Grant,  professional, and scientific writing and grant management
• Recruiting, supervising, and working with staff and volunteers
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