Extension Assistant Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor (Juab County)

About the role

This role may be appointed as tenure-track (Extension Assistant Professor) or non-tenure track (Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor), depending on academic credentials and experience.

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 all communities across the county 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

• Professional Practice Track (Non-Tenure Track): Bachelor's degree in 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.
• Tenure-Track: Master’s degree in 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 youth audiences
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
• Ability to act as a liaison and collaborate with federal, state, university and county partners
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Juab County and within the state as required
• Must be willing to collaborate with community leaders, partners, agencies, and USU faculty and specialists to meet diverse county and program needs.

Skills

• Using various technology platforms for the creation and deliver educational webinars, on-line classes, and educational videos
• Implementing applied research and evidence-based programming
• Grant, professional, and scientific writing, including grant management
• Recruiting, supervising, and working with staff and volunteers
• Marketing and community engagement through social media
• Public speaking and presentations
• Working with low-income, rural, and underserved communities
• Bilingual communication in English and Spanish
• Willing and able to serve diverse communities and cultural needs within the county
• Prior experience with the Land Grant University System
• Knowledge of USU Extension and understanding of Juab County demographics