College of Agriculture, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, Department of Extension Family & Consumer Sciences

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Announces the opening of an Extension District/Area Specialist in Behavioral Health. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to counseling, social work, family studies, public health, human development, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field of study. 3 years of related experience including community experience in the mental health field is required.  
Preferred: Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a field of study related to counseling, social work, family studies, public health, human development, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field of study; Licensed mental health practitioner with clinical experience; Experience working with Native American, Hispanic/Latino, and/or rural populations; Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/NM Indigenous language); Extension, outreach, or teaching experience.
The position will: provide subject matter support, leadership and professional development to Extension faculty and staff engaged in community behavioral health programming related, but not limited to, suicide, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and substance use disorders; provide statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of research- or evidence-based community education in the area of behavioral health including development of educational curricula, products, and publications. The position has statewide responsibilities.
Travel is required in this position and may require working evenings or weekends. Personal auto is required and reimbursed at the current IRS rate. 

Please apply online by 4/25/2026. For the complete job description, qualifications, and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search. 

NMSU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.

CE Environmental Horticulture Advisor serving Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties (25-14)

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Final date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description:
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Environmental Horticulture Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.
The Environmental Horticulture Advisor is responsible for educational and applied research programs covering a wide array of disciplines for Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties. Challenges faced in all three counties include maintaining water quality and supply, efficiently disposing of and recycling green waste, and reducing pesticide use in the face of an increasingly urbanized population of plant diseases and pests that impact the ecosystems and economies of the three-county area.

Position Overview:
The Environmental Horticulture Advisor conducts collaborative extension education and applied research programs in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, in collaboration with other University/UCANR academics, staff, and local stakeholders. Research and education topics for this position cover a wide array of disciplines categorized under the heading of environmental horticulture, such as arboriculture, integrated pest management (including plant pathology, entomology, and invasive weeds), horticulture, soils, green waste recycling, irrigation, and residential defensible space for fire. Solutions are focused on community-oriented goals, including efforts to protect California's natural resources, build more resilient communities and landscapes, and develop a more qualified landscaping workforce in the Bay Area.

Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a master's degree in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, or a related field is required at the time of appointment.

Education: At the time of appointment, a minimum of a master's degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, water management, crop production, plant nutrition, or a related field is required.

 Key Qualifications:
Experience in conducting applied, impact-oriented research and education in topics related to environmental horticulture.
Capacity or potential to accomplish team-based research and education programs consistent with the values of UCANR.
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability, and property damage insurance on the vehicle used is required. Must possess or obtain a valid California Driver's License to drive a county or university vehicle.

 Full Position Description & How to Apply, Please Visit: https://apptrkr.com/6842153

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor (AP25-37)

Position description
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties.
The Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor will implement an innovative multi-county extension education and applied research program focused on production issues for forage crops in California's Northern San Joaquin Valley. The emphasis will be on nutrient management in cropping systems linked to animal agriculture and fertilizer use, as well as on irrigation management and water quality issues. Expected impacts are optimized agronomic practices that maximize profitability while improving water and nutrient use efficiency, protecting water and air resources, and building climate resilience through identification and promotion of best agricultural practices. 

Required Qualifications
Education: At the time of appointment, a minimum of a master's degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, water management, crop production, plant nutrition, or a related field is required.

Key Qualifications 

• Expertise needed to address nutrient management issues, especially linked to the California dairy-forage production system
• Ability to develop and integrate all aspects of crop production to promote sustainability, profitability, and environmental stewardship 
• Capacity or potential to accomplish team-based research and education programs consistent with the values of UCANR.

Full Position Description & How to Apply, Please Visit: https://apptrkr.com/6799133

UC Cooperative Extension Specialist- Community Economic Development: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (AP 25-36)

Open date: December 9, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Overview
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Specialist at the Assistant Rank.
California's outdoor recreation economy is the largest in the United States. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, California's outdoor recreation activities led the nation in value, accounting for 2.1 percent of the state's GDP in 2023-approximately $81.5 billion, which encompassed more than 545,000 jobs and $38.1 billion in earnings. Activities include boating and fishing, cycling, climbing, hunting and shooting, winter snow sports, equestrian activities, recreational aviation, OHV/ATV use, recreational vehicles, and more. Sales of consumer goods, travel, and tourism expenses, as well as the cost of participating in outdoor recreational activities, all generate spending that contributes significantly to federal, state, and local tax revenue.

Location Headquarters. The Specialist will be based at the UC ANR headquarters, at 2801 2nd Street in Davis, CA, with the potential to explore opportunities at the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) headquarters in Sacramento, CA.

How to Apply: Please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6782441

SDSU Nutrition Extension Field Specialist I 

Join our South Dakota State University (SDSU) team as a Nutrition Extension Field Specialist I and help bring research-based nutrition education to communities across South Dakota. In this role, you’ll support the development and delivery of Extension programs that promote health and well-being, while building relationships with local partners and contributing to community-focused initiatives. If you’re passionate about nutrition, education, and making a positive impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career and serve the people of South Dakota. This position will be located in one of our regional extension centers located in either Aberdeen, Lemmon, Pierre, Watertown, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, or Winner, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

For full position description and how to apply through the UGA website, please visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/46417

The department actively promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. South Dakota State University is an EO employer – vets, disability.

TXST University Seeks Assistant Professor of Instruction in FCS

Type: Nine-month, Assistant Professor of Instruction 
Position Availability: Fall 2026 
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications 

The School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Texas State University seeks an energetic faculty member who is committed to the highest standards of professional activities. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate courses face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats to support students seeking teacher certification in Family and Consumer Sciences. 
In addition, the applicant will be expected to actively recruit for the undergraduate FCS teacher education degree programs; perform undergraduate student advising; promote undergraduate research; participate in professional organizations; engage in service activities at the school, college and university level that build relationships with other universities departments, local business, and community organizations. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Master’s or Doctorate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education or Education or related field is required. 
• Applicants must hold a current teaching credential in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). 
• High school and/or middle school teaching experience is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience mentoring or supervising student teachers is highly preferred. Evidence of effective teaching in FCS programs is preferred. 
• Evidence of successful recruitment initiatives or effective recruitment ideas is preferred. 
• Experience working with first-generation post-secondary students is highly desirable. 

For full position description and how to apply through the UGA website, please visit: 
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54976 

UNC CE Environmental Horticulture Advisor 

UC ANR is hiring a CE Environmental Horticulture Advisor serving Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties (25-14).

The position has been posted with the first application deadline of January 31, 2026. 

Please visit this link to view the position description and to apply: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00361