Description

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 a 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 Sevier County.
An office will be provided at the USU Extension office in Richfield, 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, 2024. Applications received by October 16, 2023 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
• 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

Requirements

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
• Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• 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
• Working with diverse, low income, rural, and under-served audiences
• Marketing and community engagement via social media
• Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues via partnerships and working groups to meet the diverse needs of communities
• Fostering positive relationships with related organizations, agencies and community stakeholders
• Public speaking and presenting
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (Bilingual)
• Willingness and ability to reach various cultural diversity needs within the county, including Latino programming
• Prior experience with the Land Grant University System
• Knowledge of USU Extension and understanding of Sevier County demographics
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) Resume/CV to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile
2) Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please highlight how you have or how you could meet these job expectations and qualifications. If you have trouble uploading your cover letter, please reach out to HR. Upload under "Other Documents 1-5"
3) College/University transcripts Upload under "Other Documents 1-5"
4) Contact information for 3 Professional References
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**