Job Opportunities

Posted 5/21/2019

Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State University – The Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Department is home to 5 State Specialists and the ICAN (Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition) program which is funded by EFNEP and SNAP-Ed. This is a 12-month, Assistant or Associate Professor position. Candidates must have a Ph.D., DCN, DHS, DSc, DPH, or Ed.D. (in hand by hire date) required in Human Nutrition or closely related field. Registered dietitian or registry eligible required (in hand within 6 months of hire date). Proven ability to provide leadership and coordination in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating educational programs related to food and nutritional needs throughout the life cycle is preferred. Statewide travel required; must be willing to work flexible hours including some weekends; valid driver’s license and personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rate per mile. Located in Las Cruces, NMSU is a Hispanic serving, land-grant university, serving the educational needs of the state’s diverse population through comprehensive programs of education, research, extension education, and public service. 

Application must be submitted online by: June 19, 2019.
For complete job description, qualifications and application process visit: https://jobs.nmsu.edu/. Posting #1900440F.

NMSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Address inquires to Dr. Bryce Jorgensen, New Mexico State University, PO Box 30003, MSC 3470, Las Cruces, NM  88003, Telephone: (575) 646-4943, Email: [email protected]  

Posted 5/20/2019

Colorado State University Extension

Area Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Science & 4-H Youth Development
GPA, Kit Carson County, Burlington, CO

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Extension Agent is a local representative of Colorado State University, serves as a member of an area team and works under the supervision of Golden Plains Area Extension Director. The individual will provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of Family and Consumer Science educational programs for adults and youth in the Golden Plains Area Counties. The individual will also work cooperatively with other Extension Agents, Specialists, University Faculty, researchers, and industry and community partners to develop and deliver quality educational programming and information to benefit Coloradoans.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Please submit the following to https://jobs.colostate.edu to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts of college(s) course work showing degrees conferred. Please remove all references to birth date or social security number prior to submission. Only one document upload is allowed, no larger than 9 megabytes. Please convert all transcript pages into one PDF File to upload.
• Please note, contact information for 4 professional references will be requested of applicants should you move forward in the interview process.
• Special Required Documentation:
• Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all the “Required” and “Preferred” criteria listed in the Vacancy Announcement. Please respond to each bullet point separately. Only one document upload is allowed, no larger than 9 megabytes. Please convert your Statement pages into one PDF file.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at (970) 491-5836 or email [email protected]. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Dennis Kaan at (970) 520-1826 or [email protected]

Candidates moving forward in the process will be contacted within 15 working days after the deadline. Next steps and interview dates will be shared at that time.

Posted 5/15/2019

The Michigan State University Department of Human Development and Family Studies is currently seeking a fixed term assistant professor for the next academic year to teach personal finance courses at the undergraduate level. 

Position Summary

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is currently accepting applications for an Academic Year Fixed Term Assistant Professor for the upcoming 2019-2020 academic school year at Michigan State University.  This position will include teaching courses that are for undergraduate students in person and hybrid/online around personal finance/financial literacy.  A PhD is required for this teaching position. Instructional experience with varied course content, size, and format strongly recommended (e.g., the traditional classroom, online, workshops, one-on-one).

Duties:  Main responsibility includes teaching HDFS undergraduate courses around personal finance/financial literacy. This includes lesson planning and preparation, lecturing, multimedia presentation, grading, meeting with students one-on-one or in small group settings, multimodal communication with students, course assessment, and working closely with the undergraduate director to ensure course quality.

For full details and to apply, please click here.

Posted 5/14/2019

Life Span Outreach Program Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension 

Job Description
The University of Wisconsin- Madison, Division of Extension seeks an innovative and community- focused, asset-based leader for the position of Life Span Outreach Program Manager within the Human Development and Relationships (HDR) Institute. The Human Development and Relationships Institute facilitates and develops research-based educational processes and programs in Wisconsin for individuals, families, and communities. The Outreach Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the programmatic, professional development, and budget management needs of nationally recognized, innovative and creative county educators distributed among 72 counties within the state of Wisconsin. Primary programmatic areas will include education, research, and collaborative initiatives that are primarily focused on adult development and aging which will include programs aimed at helping young people become responsible, teaching young adults basic life skills, protecting the financial security of aging family members, providing skills to keep aging family members safe, and creating/identifying ways in which aging family members could be more engaged in their community and supporting aging in place and succession planning.

The Life Span Outreach Program Manager will report directly to the Human Development and Relationships Institute Director for management and supervision, hiring and employment authority, employment changes, compensation and benefits, supplies and expense budget, development of their state plan of work, and performance reviews. 

Application Instructions
To begin the application process, visit the online position announcement and click the Apply Now button. You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description. 

Job Posting Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/501278/life-span-outreach-program-manager

Posted 4/26/2019

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Field Specialist I or II - Two Openings Available

The first position serves Region 6 (Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Ida, Pocahontas, and Sac Counties) and Region 12 (Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, and Shelby Counties) with a base office location to be negotiable within the counties served.

The second position serves Region 10 (Benton, Jones, and Linn Counties) and Region 11 (Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson Counties) with a base office location to be negotiable within the counties served.

Job Description
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking qualified candidates for two (2) Human Sciences Specialist positions to be filled at the Field Specialist I or II level. The position will focus on Family Life within Human Sciences. The position will promote Extension engagement and education with youth, families, businesses and communities.

Responsibilities include providing educational opportunities through programming leadership, delivery, consultation, technical assistance and support for integrated content in the areas of human sciences with primary focus on aspects of family life. Additional duties include the development of program materials and the provision of staff and volunteer training, as well as the development of educational models that may be used by the Extension and Outreach system to effectively build relationships with individuals, families, and communities.
In addition to Field Specialist I duties listed above, a Field Specialist II will create and deliver comprehensive and complex programming, conduct needs assessment activities and identify and implement innovative ways to meet clients’ needs, take an active role in the development of interdisciplinary programming, and provide leadership/supervision and subject-matter expertise at the local, area and state level.

The successful candidate will be able to develop partnerships and collaborations with appropriate agencies, associations and organizations to implement program activities. Strong organizational, facilitation and communications skills, along with an ability to pay close attention to detail will be essential for success in the position. The candidate will also possess the ability to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks concurrently to ensure immediate deadlines are met, as well as exceptional analytical and public relations skills to effectively represent and deliver ISU Human Sciences Extension and Outreach educational opportunities and programs.

Application Instructions
An application must be submitted online. Please be prepared to answer screening questions and to attach or enter the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae,
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter, and
3) Contact information for three references.

If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Kaela Black at [email protected] or call 515-294-3283. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Application Deadline
May 9, 2019

Job Posting Quick Link
http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/39801

Posted 4/15/2019

University of Minnesota Extension is pleased to announce the Jean W. Bauer Financial Capability Post-Doctoral position in the Center for Family Development, University of Minnesota Extension.  

The focus of this 12 month position is to lead and build the capacity of the evaluation infrastructure for the Financial Capability program area. This position provides both funding and mentoring for an emerging scholar with an interest in applied research. The goal of this position is to produce high-quality research products, a sustainable evaluation system for the program’s future, as well as to support scholars to become leaders in the field of financial capability and resource management.

This position is supported by the Jean W. Bauer Fund in Financial Management. Dr. Jean W. Bauer was an Extension family resource management specialist and professor with the University of Minnesota Department of Family Social Science, who passed away in 2012. Dr. Bauer’s body of work focused on the economic well-being of families and communities.

Applicants can view the position description and apply at: https://extension.umn.edu/home/careers, Job Opening ID: 329844 

Please direct any questions to Mary Jo Katras at [email protected] or 612-203-6403. 

Posted 04/08/2019

Wayne County Extension Assistant Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor, FCS/4-H

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Posted on 04/08/2019

Carbon County Extension Assistant Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor, FCS/4-H

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Posted 04/08/2019

UNH Extension Seeks Field Specialist, Youth and Family Resilience 

Apply Online 

Summary of Position

This position is based out of UNH Extension’s Merrimack County Office in Boscawen, NH, and is focused on developing and delivering programs designed to foster the positive development of New Hampshire youth and families.  The position is a part of the Youth and Family Resilience (YFR) Area of Expertise Team and works in close collaboration with other UNH Extension staff and local community partners. 

Responsibilities include:

Developing, implementing and evaluating community-based programs targeting the needs of vulnerable youth and families. Specific efforts will include professional development for Extension staff, practitioners and community volunteers. 

Acceptable minimum level of education: Master’s

Acceptable minimum years of experience: 2 years 

Other minimum qualifications:

• Masters level or higher in appropriate discipline (e.g., family development, counseling, social work, or education) and two years of applicable experience.

• A strong candidate with a B.S. level degree may be considered if they are willing to obtain a M.S. degree within 7 years of hire.

• Experience developing programs for youth and/or for the professional development and training of educators, practitioners and/or volunteers.

• Commitment to reaching underserved or underrepresented audiences.

• Excellent communication skills. 

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Experience with 4-H Youth Development, Family Development and other Cooperative Extension programming.

• Experience authoring and managing grants.

• Experience evaluating programs. 

All Position Details 

Applications will begin to be reviewed on April 22 

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Posted 4/8/2019

UNH Seeks an Extension Professor State Specialist - Healthy Living and Nutrition - Application review begins April 26

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Summary of Position:

This position provides leadership for University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Youth and Family Healthy Living and Nutrition programs designed to increase the health of NH youth, families and individuals. This position leads the Nutrition Connections Program that combines Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) funding to reach low income NH residents. The position works in close collaboration with other UNH Extension Educators and UNH Faculty to develop, implement and evaluate community-based programs targeting the nutrition, physical activity, food safety and food resource management skills and behaviors of youth, adults, seniors and families. This is a non-tenure track Extension Educator position located in the Merrimack County UNH Cooperative Extension Office in Boscawen, New Hampshire that will have an affiliation in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA). 

Acceptable minimum level of education: Ph.D. or terminal degree strongly preferred in applicable discipline (e.g., nutrition, public health, or education) 

Acceptable minimum years of experience: 2-3 years. 

Acceptable minimum qualifications: Registered Dietitian. Experience developing and evaluating community-based youth and family programs. Program Leadership Experience. 

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Experience with nutrition related community level change/socio-ecological model and other Cooperative Extension programming; experience authoring and managing grants; applied scholarly interest in: community-based youth development, public health, workforce development, outreach with underserved/at-risk populations, or similar field; Experience working with community-based volunteers. Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership Serve as the SNAP-Ed and EFNEP coordinators. • Serve as Principal Investigator for both funding sources• Provide leadership and guidance to program planning, implementation and evaluation for research-based community health and nutrition programs funded by SNAP-Ed and EFNEP.• Manage team of county and regional staff (hiring, training, supervising, appraising performance and coordinating professional development).• Implement policies relevant to SNAP-Ed and EFNEP and maintain appropriate program documentation.• Develop, manage and monitor statewide SNAP-Ed and EFNEP budgets.• Maintain and develop partnerships with external stakeholders. • Develop reports and assessments of program efforts and outcomes. 

Serve as Area of Expertise (AoE) Chair for UNH Extension Youth & Family - Healthy Living AoE Team • Support team through logic model/plan-of-work development, program development, evaluation, grant writing and liaison work with UNH campus-based staff/faculty. • Provide interpretation and application of current research, emerging issues and legislation to assist NH communities, agencies, Extension staff and volunteers. • Coordinate over-all team evaluation plan and impact reporting. 

Program Development • Develop, plan, implement and evaluate research-based community health and nutrition programs focused on (a) building youth and family skills and promoting healthy individual behaviors and/or (b) systems, environment and policy-level improvements in the areas of nutrition and physical activity. • Develop programs in close partnership with state agency, community partners, and other UNH and UNH Extension colleagues. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive and current knowledge base in community nutrition education. • Build capacity for programs through development of grants, fee for service programs, state contracts, or other funding mechanisms (position is required to Secure 25% of annual salary through grants, cost-recovery, and/or departmental appointment funding). 

UNH Department Work & Engagement Work within UNH COLSA in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems to integrate departmental efforts with Extension resources, programs, and staff. Potential efforts include coordinating interdisciplinary applied research projects, teaching, collaborating on external funding proposals, coordinating and/or hosting practicum/internship placements, and mentoring/advising undergraduate and graduate students. 

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Posted 3/27/2019

Extension Agent II (Family and Consumer Science Educator), Cooperative Extension
The University Of Delaware
Newark, DE

Cooperative Extension is an informal, educational, nationwide network that combines the expertise and resources of federal, state, and local governments to improve people’s lives. 

For a century, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension has made a difference in the First State by providing quality educational programming to individuals and communities, based on university research and aimed at meeting the expressed needs of our constituents. The outreach arm of USDA and the American land-grant university system, Cooperative Extension takes the University to the people with programming that includes food safety; nutrition, diet, and health; 4-H and youth development; sustainable agriculture; home gardening; financial and resource management; leadership and volunteer development; and much more. 

Under the general direction of the Family and Consumer Science Program Leader, the Educator Agent II will oversee the development and implementation of Family and Consumer Science initiatives within Extension’s plan of work focusing on the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) program and nutrition. Specifically, eighty-five percent of this position will be responsible for the management of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), and alignment with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) for the state of Delaware.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage program, personnel, reporting requirements and budget of the federally funded Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program for the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.
• Coordinate with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) to ensure alignment of outcomes and resources for maximum impact.
• Manage the work of paraprofessionals working on nutrition education for sponsored programs including training and professional development.Identify topic needs for curriculum development.
• Work collaboratively with representatives of other agencies and organizations to identify nutrition, health, and food safety needs of families in the state of Delaware.
• In coordination with the Family and Consumer Science team, motivate, train and provide opportunities for volunteers and staff, including continuing education in-service, to enhance educational outreach.
• Using the UD Cooperative Extension Plan of Work and Sponsored Program requirements as a guide, work with other FCS staff to plan, market, deliver and evaluate research based nutrition and food safety related programming in the state of Delaware.
• Develop and maintain professional competence through participation in educational meetings, seminars, and workshops locally and statewide.
• Must follow affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines to insure equal access to Extension programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years’ experience or Master’s plus two years’ experience in Extension teaching, research or related experience. RD preferred.
• Knowledge of Extension and youth and/or adult education methods.
• Excellent organizational, management and human relations skills, including past experience working with diverse teams.
• Excellent written communication and public speaking skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively motivate and teach on an individual/group basis with a variety of audiences and educational levels.
• Exhibit the ability to work with and lead others in food safety and nutrition programming.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity of the needs of diverse cultures with ability to design programs that are culturally sensitive and relevant.
• Demonstrated excellence in conducting informal educational outreach programs for adults; applied research and successful grant writing are expected.Commitment to the interdisciplinary philosophy and programming in Family and Consumer Sciences is expected.
• Recent successful experience in planning, implementing, marketing and evaluating Extension Family and Consumer Sciences interdisciplinary programs for adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of the land-grant university system.
• Evidence of substantial professional preparation and experience with adult audiences is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written, with individuals of diverse backgrounds, ranging from academics to the general public.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong computer skills. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation required.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background investigation including fingerprints/criminal history, which indicates that the individual is suitable for employment in compliance with applicable federal and/or state regulations. 

TO APPLY: For a complete list of requirements and job duties and to apply online, please visit the UDJOBS website at http://www.udel.edu/udjobs  Job ID 106372. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans.  The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

Posted 3/6/2019

Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks candidates for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Extension Title Series, with a start date of fall 2019. The distribution of effort is approximately 70% Extension and 30% Instruction. Faculty assignments and division of efforts are subject to annual negotiation between the chair and faculty member. Successful applicants will be prepared to lead a collaborative Extension program and provide excellent student learning opportunities. 

The successful candidate will have:

• a commitment to student-centered teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
• a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary outreach programming through Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
• the ability to support ongoing programming for diverse audiences in such areas of food systems and local foods, sustainability, program evaluation, rural health/obesity, community nutrition education + policy, systems, and environmental changes, and/or social marketing
• a potential for collaborative multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary research program, funded by competitive external grants and supported by scholarly publications
• ability to contribute to our land-grant mission through outreach and engagement with students, Cooperative Extension, and key community stakeholders 

Responsibilities of this position include:

• A distribution of effort of approximately 70% Extension and 30% instruction.  Faculty assignments and DOE are subject to annual negotiation between the chair and the faculty.   
• Develop, implement, and evaluate peer-reviewed Extension programs.
• Research in implementation science and program evaluation with external funding support.
• Advance and disseminate knowledge through publication in appropriate refereed journals.
• Advise, mentor and evaluate undergraduate and/or graduate student research and direct thesis projects.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Function as an active member of the departmental, college and university faculty.
• Engage in national and international professional activities. 

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in nutrition, dietetics or closely related field
• Credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), preferred 
• Commitment to excellence in outreach, service, and teaching
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully with diverse students, faculty, staff and external partners 

Our department is comprised of a dedicated team of 20 faculty and staff. We have approximately 300 undergraduate students working toward BS degrees in Dietetics or Human Nutrition and approximately 25 graduate students working towards an MS in Nutrition and Food Systems. We have a dietetic internship and a coordinated program supervised practice. 

Our team currently has sponsored projects and expertise with individual and community-level interventions, as well as outstanding Extension programs. The current portfolio includes research and outreach focused on individual, social and environmental interventions aimed at reducing obesity and increasing food and nutrition equity with special concentration on rural and low-income communities. We have faculty exploring the effects of exercise and nutrition on disease prevention and on maternal health as it relates to cardiovascular disease. 

We value diversity, superior instruction, and support for students, shared departmental responsibilities and participation in engagement activities. We have a commitment to domestic and international work to increase food security and reduce hunger. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredits our programs. For more information about the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, please visit http://dhn-hes.ca.uky.edu/ . Salary is commensurate with qualifications. 

An application can be made online at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/hr until March 31, 2019. Application additionally requires a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 31, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Here is a direct link to the position: http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/218661. 

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The EEO Coordinator is Tim West, S-105 Agricultural Science North, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091. 

Contact:               
Dr. Tammy Stephenson
Search Committee Chair
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
203 Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
[email protected]