Field Specialist, Human Development & Community Impact

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a Field Specialist in Human Development for the Health & Human Sciences Extension. The role is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment at the assistant/associate/full Extension Professional level, with a workload distribution of 90% teaching and 10% traditional service, serving Albany and surrounding counties in Missouri.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in parenting, family strengthening, mental health

Qualifications

• Earned PhD or master's degree at time of appointment.
• Experience translating research into educational programs in parenting, family strengthening, mental health awareness, adolescence, aging and/or early childhood care and education.
• Ability to collaborate with county extension councils and partners to meet local educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Educate, Create, and Connect: design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for Missourians.
• Collaborate with campus and county partners to implement research-based educational strategies.
• Lead and participate in professional development and outreach activities to advance program impact.

Skills

Educational programming

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences or related field

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a Field Specialist in Human Development for the Health & Human Sciences Extension. The role is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment at the assistant/associate/full Extension Professional level, with a workload distribution of 90% teaching and 10% traditional service, serving Albany and surrounding counties in Missouri.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in parenting, family strengthening, mental health