Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Extension Community & Economic Development Specialist

Position Overview

The primary focus of this position will be Community and Economic Development (CED), ensuring that communities have the tools and resources to enhance their socio-economic potential. 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 and socially disadvantaged audiences. It delivers training and educational support materials for field staff and their clientele/customers to advance community growth and economic resilience, aligning with the philosophy, policy, and overall mission, goals, and educational objectives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program. Specifically, this position builds the capacity of communities to achieve optimal well-being by growing grassroots leaders to address local challenges, assisting in risk management and disaster preparedness planning, and tackling other community-based issues related to economic development.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires Ph.D. – an earned doctorate in rural sociology, community resource development, urban and regional planning, economics, extension education or closely 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 rural and urban underserved communities.

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 urban and rural underserved communities.
• Experience working in community-based non-formal education settings.
• Experience working with community-based volunteers or organizations.

Required License or Certification

N/A

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

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Extension Community & Economic Development Specialist

Position Number

007709

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

N/A

Organizational Division

Cooperative Extension

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

Cooperative Extension