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

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

State Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement System Benefits

Discounts on campus facilities

Zusammenfassung

A public research university in North Carolina is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice focused on Agricultural Literacy. This role involves developing and managing statewide Extension programs that enhance K-12 youth education in agriculture. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in a relevant field and experience in program planning and evaluation. The position requires on-site presence to support educational initiatives and community engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate must be completed by hire date.
• 3+ years of experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of Extension program development data.

Aufgaben

• Provide educational leadership for statewide Extension programs.
• Deliver training and support materials for field staff.
• Ensure programs meet the needs of limited-resource audiences.

Kenntnisse

Program planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Earned doctorate in Agricultural Education or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

The primary focus of this position is centered around Agricultural Literacy to ensure that K-12 youth develop skills and competencies in agriculture and innovative farming practices. This will be achieved through programs delivered in community-based organizations and schools across the state via the North Carolina Cooperative Extension program. The role will provide educational leadership in the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of research-based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of limited-resource audiences. Additionally, it delivers training and educational support materials for field staff and their clientele/customers in positive youth development, aligning with the philosophy, policy, and overall mission, goals, and educational objectives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program.

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 incumbents are eligible for title promotion and academically housed in the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and AgriScience Education. As NTTF faculty, the position can be released, up to 25% of time and effort once per year, to teach for-credit academic coursework.

Primary Function

The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an educational outreach organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides research-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development.

Minimum Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Agricultural Education, Extension Education, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Youth Development or related field. Applicants with a doctorate degree in progress will be considered. Degree must be completed by date of hire.
• 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 resources youth.

Preferred Qualifications

• In addition to Ph.D., five or more years of professional experience in Cooperative Extension program development.
• Experience planning, implementing, marketing and evaluating educational programs for limited resources youth.
• Experience working in community based non-formal education settings.
• Experience working with community-based volunteers or organizations.
• 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.

Location

On-site. Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.