Assistant/Associate Professor- Extension Community & Economic Development Specialist

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor specializing in Community and Economic Development. This role focuses on empowering communities by providing educational leadership and resources to enhance socio-economic potential. You will develop, implement, and evaluate innovative Extension programs tailored to meet the needs of underserved audiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence grassroots leadership, manage risk, and address local challenges. Join a dynamic team committed to making a real impact on community growth and resilience in North Carolina.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field and 3+ years of program planning experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead community and economic development initiatives through Extension programs.
• Provide training and support to enhance community growth and resilience.

Skills

Program Planning

Implementation and Evaluation

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Ph.D. in Rural Sociology or related field

Professional experience in Cooperative Extension

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor- Extension Community & Economic Development Specialist

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. 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.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• 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

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Position Overview

The primary focus of this position will be Community and Economic Development, 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.

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.

This is a non-tenured track faculty (NTTF), twelve-month position at the rank of “Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice – Extension CED Specialist” in North Carolina A&T Cooperative Extension. The position’s incumbent is eligible for title promotion and is academically housed in the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics, and AgriScience Education.

As NTTF faculty, this position can be released, up to 25% of time and effort once per year, to teach for-credit academic coursework.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. 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 Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

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