Associate Dean of Extension & Outreach Programs

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn is seeking an Associate Dean for Extension and Assistant Director for Human Sciences Extension Programs to begin no later than Fall 2026. This role requires a PhD and involves leadership in extension programs, fostering collaborations, and ensuring program quality.

The successful candidate will provide vision and leadership, recruit and mentor staff, and manage Extension agents. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Extension mission and have an impressive academic and professional record.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and supervision of professional staff.
• Strong working knowledge of human science issues in the US and Alabama.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Extension philosophy and mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Human Sciences Extension Programs.
• Foster collaboration across ACES and CHS.
• Lead program needs assessment and outcome evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Revenue generation

Extension program evaluation

Education

Earned doctorate in human sciences or a related field

Job description

Auburn is seeking an Associate Dean for Extension and Assistant Director for Human Sciences Extension Programs to begin no later than Fall 2026. This role requires a PhD and involves leadership in extension programs, fostering collaborations, and ensuring program quality.

The successful candidate will provide vision and leadership, recruit and mentor staff, and manage Extension agents. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Extension mission and have an impressive academic and professional record.