Assistant/Associate Professor - Extension Family Life and Human Development Spec

Posting Details

Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA

Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Provides educational leadership in the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of research-based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of limited-resource and socially disadvantaged audiences. Delivers training and educational support materials for field staff and their clientele/ customers in family education, consistent with the philosophy, policy and overall mission, goals and educational objectives of Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T. Specifically, this position provides educational leadership for a statewide program in family life and human development with special emphasis on limited resource families consistent with the philosophy, policy and overall education objectives of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service. Responsible for programming in the areas of parent education, childcare and development, family and interpersonal relationships and youth programs in human development.

This is a non-tenured track faculty (NTTF), twelve-month position at the rank of "Assistant/Associate or Assistant Professor of Practice - Extension Family Life and Human Development Specialist" in Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T.

The position's incumbent is eligible for title promotion and academically housed in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

As NTTF faculty, this position can be released, up to 25% of time and effort once per year, to teach for-credit academic coursework..

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an educational outreach organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas - Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together with its partners - North Carolina State Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, Cooperative Extension has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. For additional information, please visit (http://www.ncat.edu).

Minimum Requirements
* Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university in Child Development and Family Relations, or a closely related field.
* Experience in designing and developing educational training materials for community-based educational programming.
* Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Office, etc.) *
Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate, interact and collaborate with colleagues and community partners.
* Ability to interact and gain support from constituencies outside the university such as business and industry, state and federal agencies and non-profit and private foundations.
* Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
* Ability to travel 25 - 50% of time, including overnight stays and occasional weekends.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
* In addition to doctorate, five or more years of professional community and economic development experience in Cooperative Extension or non-profit private sector.
* One or more years of successful teaching experience in Extension or other educational setting.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information
Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Extension Family Life and Human Development Specialist

Position Number
008553

Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track
No

FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division
Cooperative Extension

Organizational Location
College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit
Cooperative Extension

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA2107

Open Date
03/12/2024

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled
Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available
06/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.


Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/32186