Position 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 Extension Assistant/Associate Professor or non-tenure track Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor Position. Extension faculty develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate research-based educational programs to enhance the 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 Juab County. The role will be split: 95% Extension and 5% Service.

 

An office will be provided at the USU Extension office in Nephi, 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 July 1, 2025. Applications must be received by April 20, 2025.

 

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.

Required 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

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

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. 
Public speaking and presenting 
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (Bilingual) 
Willing and able to reach various cultural diversity needs within the county, including Latinx programming
Prior experience with the Land Grant University System 
Knowledge of USU Extension and understanding of Juab County demographics

Start Date

2025-07-01

Utah State University Extension

Full Time

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