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rExtension Educator - Eat Smart Idaho, Family and Consumer Sciences

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rPosting Number: F001330P

rAdvertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

rLocation: Off Campus Location - Bannock County

rPrimary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rPrimary Unit: Eastern District

rEmployee Category: Faculty

rClassification Group Title: Extension Faculty

rPosition Control Number: 1842

rSuffix: 00

rContingency Code: Not Applicable

rFTE:

1.0

rContract Basis: Fiscal Year

rAnticipated Contract Start Date: 04/15/2025

rFLSA Status: Exempt

rTenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)

rRank: Negotiable (must be justified)

rExtension Type: County Extension Educator/Professorial

rAdministrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

rAdministrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

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rPosition Summary:

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The Eastern District is seeking applications for a 12-month, tenure track or tenured position as an Assistant or Associate professor, Extension educator in Eat Smart Idaho, other family and consumer sciences programs, and 4-H youth development. This position is located at the University of Idaho Extension office in Pocatello, Bannock County.

The Extension educator will spend 90% of their time in Outreach and Extension. 60% of this time will be allocated to Eat Smart Idaho. 30% will be allotted to provide instruction and support in family and consumer sciences (FCS) health, nutrition, and food safety. 10% will be allotted to FCS-related 4-H youth development programming. The Extension educator will determine clientele needs and priorities and then design, market, conduct, and evaluate Extension programs.

In addition, the educator will participate in applicable university, college, Extension, district and community committees and perform other service/ leadership assignments (5%) and will conduct scholarship/creative activities (5%).

Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria based on the unit and college bylaws.

rrUnit/Department Summary:

University of Idaho Extension in Bannock County (uidaho.edu)

rAdministrative Summary:

rContingency Description:

rTeaching & Advising: 0%

rScholarship & Creative Activity: 5%

rOutreach & Extension: 90%

rUniversity Service & Leadership: 5%

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rMinimum Education/Degree Required:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

rrRequired Qualifications:

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• A masters degree from an accredited institution in family and consumer sciences, nutrition and health, Extension education, or a closely related discipline. The degree must be completed by the date of hire.
• Experience adapting research-based materials into oral and written presentations.
• Experience providing organizational structure and support for students, faculty, and others.
• Experience using computer technology to market programs and communicate with stakeholders and clientele.

rrPreferred Qualifications:

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• Extension experience in family and consumer sciences or applicable professional experience
• Experience in needs assessment.
• Experience in program evaluation.
• Experience collaborating in teams focused on achieving positive educational outcomes
• Experience in disseminating research results through scholarly outlets such as refereed/peer-reviewed publications and/or oral presentations.
• Supervisory experience of staff and/or volunteers including recruiting, teaching, supervising, mentoring, and managing others.
• Experience working directly with youth and/or adult audiences, including diverse and underserved individuals and groups.
• Experience in grantsmanship and cost recovery efforts.
• Experience with conflict management and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Bannock County and the surrounding area.

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• Work a Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must posses a valid drivers license
• Ability to lift, carry, and/ or otherwise move 50 pounds.

rrPosting Date: 02/19/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

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rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

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Applications received by March 19, 2025, will receive first consideration. Along with your online application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must in