Assistant Professor - Extension Nutrition and Wellness Specialist

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Assistant Professor - Extension Nutrition and Wellness Specialist to develop Extension programs promoting health and wellness in North Carolina. This role focuses on community outreach, program development, and staff training to support nutritional education across diverse audiences.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate required.
• 3+ years of program development experience.
• Computer literate with MS Office tools.
• Able to travel 25-50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate community-based Extension programs.
• Train staff in delivering health-focused programs.
• Support educational program planning for under-resourced communities.

Skills

Strength in oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Education

Doctorate in human nutrition, food science, or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

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 researched-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. Together with its partners - North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, The Cooperative Extension Program has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. For additional information, please visit (http://www.ncat.edu).

Primary Purpose of Position	Provides educational leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating research-based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of North Carolina citizens in under-resourced communities. Builds Extension programs that promote health and wellness through disease prevention, health promotion, nutrition, and physical activity. Programs offered are consistent with the philosophy, policy, and overall mission, goals, and educational objectives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program. Specific duties include planning and designing programs for community-based implementation to support educators across the state and provide educational programs to citizens in North Carolina. This position provides training across the state in the seven Cooperative Extension districts for county staff and statewide partners to develop their expertise in delivering health and wellness-focused programs in communities upon request by partners and extension staff. This is a non-tenured track faculty (NTTF), twelve-month position at the rank of "Assistant Professor of Practice andExtension Nutrition and Wellness Specialist" in North Carolina A&T Cooperative Extension. Position's incumbent is eligible for title promotionand is academically housed in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. As NTTF faculty, this position can be released,up to 25% of time and effort once per year, to teach for-credit academic coursework.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
Minimum Requirements	* An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in human nutrition, food science, or closely related field. * Three or more years of program development experience in Cooperative Extension, non-profit or private sector. * Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Office, etc.) * Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. * Demonstrated ability to communicate, interact and collaborate with colleagues and community partners. * 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. * Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. * Ability to travel 25 - 50% of time, including overnight stays and occasional weekends.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	* In addition to doctorate, five or more years of program development experience in Cooperative Extension, non-profit or private sector. * Registered Dietitian preferred but not required. * Professional experience in the areas of nutrition and health. * Experience in the design and development of nutrition education programs for use in community based educational programming with diverse audiences.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Assistant Professor - Extension Nutrition and Wellness Specialist
Position Number	009907
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Cooperative Extension
Organizational Location	College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit	Cooperative Extension

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA2690
Open Date	05/15/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled	06/15/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	06/16/2025
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 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.
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