Extension AssistantAssociate Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor
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Job Description
Overview
Utah State University Extension invites applications for a County Extension faculty position in the Home and Community Department. This is a 12month fiscalyear appointment tenure track Extension Assistant/Associate Professor or nontenure track Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor Position. Extension faculty develop implement evaluate and coordinate researchbased educational programs to enhance the quality of life for youth and adults. Extension faculty also recruit train and supervise volunteer leaders and serve as a liaison between local clientele other resource agencies and Utah State University administrators faculty and programs. This Extension position includes university responsibilities and is based in Juab role will be split: 95 Extension and 5 Service.
An office will be provided at the USU Extension office in Nephi Utah.
Rank will be commensurate with experience qualifications and current rank. Appointment opportunities include Extension Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track) or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor (nontenure track). A Masters degree is required for Extension Assistant or Associate ranks. A Bachelors degree and substantial professional experience is required for the Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor.
The estimated start date for this position is July 1 2025. Applications must be received by April 20 2025.
We welcome candidates with knowledge in one or more home and community program areas appropriate to the county needs including but not limited to:
- Family and consumer sciences
- Health and wellness
- Positive psychology and solutionfocused mental health
- Suicide prevention
- Food science preservation and safety
- Diabetes education
- Nutrition
- Gerontology human development family studies
- Finance education
- Economic and community development
- Workforce development
- Entrepreneurship/business development
- Public health
- Social work
More information about Utah State University Extension and the Home and Community
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned masters degree (tenure track) or bachelors degree with significant experience related to the position (professional practice) in a discipline such as: family and consumer sciences public health nutrition food sciences social work mental health psychology finance business human development family studies health and wellness or related areas.
Ability to plan organize and direct educational programs
Experience in teaching adult and/or youth audiences
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Ability to act as a liaison between federal state university and county clientele
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Must have a current drivers license auto insurance and access to reliable transportation.
Must be willing to work with community leaders partners agencies and USU countyfaculty and state specialists to meet various county needs in the program areas described in theposition summary including reaching diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Program development and/or delivery related to area of expertise as listed above or similar
- Using various technology platforms for the creation and dissemination of educationalwebinars online classes and educational video productions
- Implementing applied research and evidencebased activities
- Grant professional and scientific writing and grant management
- Recruiting supervising and working with staff and volunteers
- Working with diverse low income rural and underserved audiences
- Marketing and community engagement via social media.
- Public speaking and presenting
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (Bilingual)
- Willing and able to reach various cultural diversity needs within the countyincluding Latinx programming
- Prior experience with the Land Grant University System
- Knowledge of USU Extension and understanding of Juab County demographics
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
1 Resume/CV to be uploaded to the candidate profile
2 Cover Letter please highlight how you have or how you could meet these job expectations and qualifications. If you have trouble uploading your cover letter please reach out to HR. Upload under Other Documents 110
3 College/University transcriptUpload under Other Documents 110
4 Three professional references with contact information
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
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Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
College/Department Highlights
Utah State University is Utahs LandGrant Institution with an approximate enrollment of 28000 students. Through the Extension system the University extends researchbased information across the state. Extension faculty support elected officials and citizens in all 29 Utah counties. Information about Nephi Utah and Juab County can be found at the following links:
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
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Employment Type
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