Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice- Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Position Overview

The primary focus of this position will be on Primary Youth (Cloverbuds), ensuring that K-2 children develop basic life skills, explore different interests, and build confidence through a supportive and playful environment. This position provides educational leadership in the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of research-based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of limited-resource audiences. It delivers training and educational support materials for field staff and their clientele/customers in positive youth development for K-2 youth, aligning with the philosophy, policy, and overall mission, goals, and educational objectives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program. Specifically, it coordinates and develops formal and non-formal educational programs for Cloverbuds, which may be delivered in traditional classroom settings or community-based organizations across North Carolina. This is a non-tenured track faculty (NTTF), twelve-month position at the rank of “Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice – 4H Youth Development Specialist” in North Carolina A&T Cooperative Extension. Position’s incumbent is eligible for title promotion and academically housed in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. As NTTF faculty, this position can be released, up to 25% of time and effort once per year, to teach for-credit academic coursework.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires Ph.D. - earned a doctorate in Elementary Education or related field
• Three or more years of experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• In-depth knowledge of state and national trends and relevant data supporting Extension program development for limited-resourced youth and their families

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• In addition to Ph.D., five or more years of professional experience in Cooperative Extension program development
• Ability to interact and gain support from constituencies outside the university such as business and industry, state and federal agencies and non-profit and private foundations
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Office)
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities
• Ability to think critically, solve problems and navigate complex situations professionally
• Experience planning, implementing, marketing and evaluating educational programs for youth in grades K-2 in formal and non-formal education settings
• Experience working in community based non-formal education settings
• Experience working with community-based volunteers or organizations

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Position Information

• Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice- Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist
• Position Number: 007708
• Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• If Time Limited, Appointment Length: Not Specified
• Organizational Division: Cooperative Extension
• Organizational Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences
• Organizational Unit: Cooperative Extension