Extension Assistant Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor

Utah State University Extension invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, fiscal year appointment County Extension faculty position in the Home and Community Department. 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. The position is based in Box Elder County with an office provided at the USU Extension office in Brigham City, Utah. The estimated start date is September 1, 2026.

About the Role

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 position includes university responsibilities and focuses on home and community program areas such as:

• Family and consumer sciences
• Health and wellness
• Food science, preservation, and safety
• Diabetes education
• Nutrition
• Gerontology, human development, and family studies
• Finance education
• Public health

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Extension activities in the Home and Community field
• Teach and answer questions regarding food and nutrition, food preservation, canning, budget cooking, meal planning, specialized diets, and nutrition
• Collaborate with other Home and Community faculty and Extension specialists to bring additional educational opportunities to Box Elder County
• Educate the public on safe and proper pressure canning practices and conduct pressure canner lid testing
• Teach or organize classes on personal finance and debt management
• Work with FCS and STEM coordinator to provide related classes for youth (cooking, sewing, nutrition, STEM, etc.)
• 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

Minimum 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 Box Elder County and within the state as required
• Willingness to collaborate with community leaders, partners, agencies, and USU faculty and specialists to meet diverse county and program needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in program development and/or delivery related to area of expertise
• Skills in using various technology platforms for creating and delivering educational webinars, online classes, and educational videos
• Experience implementing applied research and evidence-based programming
• Grant, professional, and scientific writing, including grant management
• Experience recruiting, supervising, and working with staff and volunteers
• Marketing and community engagement through social media
• Public speaking and presentations
• Experience 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 Box Elder County demographics

Pay

$60,000 to $70,000; commensurate with education and experience; plus excellent benefits.