UNIVERSITY
OF MARYLAND
COLLEGE
OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIVERSITY
OF MARYLAND EXTENSION (UME)
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Agent
Position Number: 103454
Category Status: Faculty
Non-Tenured, On Track
Unit: AGNR-UME-Cecil
Location: Cecil County Extension Office, County
Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Boulevard,
Suite 1500,
Elkton, MD 21921
Position Summary/Purpose of
Position:
The primary purpose of this tenure-track position is to plan, implement
and evaluate community-based education programs focusing on health living.
Educational programs should be designed to meet the needs of priority audiences
as identified through local needs assessment. Healthy living programs for
families and communities may focus on healthy living concepts and environments,
including the need for families and individuals to understand and use
information to make informed health decisions that ultimately result in
improved health outcomes. The educator will utilize an integrated approach to
address complex issues impacting Upper Shore and Maryland families. Potential
areas of focus include healthy homes and living environments, health literacy,
wellness, chronic disease prevention and management, and community health
education. It is anticipated that financial capability, food safety, and
healthy eating and food preparation goals and outcomes will be integrated
through partnerships and collaborations as appropriate to meet local needs.
Responsibilities:
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Provide cluster and Eastern Shore leadership for
the development, implementation and evaluation of healthy living educational
programs.
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Collaborate with colleagues across Maryland to
implement signature healthy living programs for targeted priority audiences
that meet local priority needs and address UME statewide priorities.
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Engage clientele in the education process using
learner-centered strategies and targeted outcomes that result in improvements
in knowledge, attitudes, and skills leading to positive behaviors and
practices.
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Utilize planned evaluation strategies as
outlined in the Healthy Living Focus Area Plan.
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Actively engage in Healthy Living Action Teams
to develop and implement statewide priority programs.
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Develop partnerships and collaborations with
colleagues, campus specialists, external organizations, and government agencies
to implement educational programs and better serve clientele.
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Utilize educational materials from University of
Maryland, and other state/national extension programs and universities,
government and NGOs that are grounded in research and science and are
evidence-based and non-biased.
·
Generate funding through the development of
proposals to supplement and enhance local programming efforts, including grants,
contracts, and cost recovery efforts.
·
Develop, synthesize, and disseminate knowledge
related to program priorities through scholarly efforts, including
peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, peer reviewed articles
in refereed journals, etc.
·
Actively participate in professional service
such as relevant committees, boards, and associations at the local,
departmental, and university levels.
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Participate in and lead appropriate applied and
problem-solving research.
·
Actively participate as a member of the
Extension team to enhance the ability of UME to better serve its audiences on
the Upper Shore and across the state of Maryland.
·
Provide program delivery support to other UME
Educators, as planned and as requested, when appropriate and relevant to areas
of expertise.
Qualifications:
Required –
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MS Degree in family & consumer sciences,
community health, public health, environmental health, or a closely related
field.
·
General understanding of educational program
development and evaluation process.
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Evidence of ability to effectively communicate
with and engage diverse clientele.
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Demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching and
communication skills.
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Ability to think and act independently, yet work
successfully as a member of a cohesive team.
·
Strong interpersonal skills to support the
development of successful collaborations.
·
Strong computer skills and experience with
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.
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Commitment to lifelong learning and professional
development.
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Personal transportation and valid driver’s
license required. Must be willing to travel throughout Upper Shore, as well as
the State of Maryland as needed.
·
Flexible work schedule required for delivering
evening and weekend educational programs and activities as determined by
clientele availability and needs.
Preferences –
·
Ph.D. preferred in a relevant program area.
·
Extension or similar work experience in formal
or non-formal community education.
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Ability and experience in using social media to
engage clientele.
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This position is subject to a Criminal History
Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance
of the Criminal History Record Check.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Masters: Base $49,575 – Ph.D.:
Base $59,650. Position is a full-time tenure track position. The University of
Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.
Applications:
All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu A complete application packet includes a
cover letter of application, a current (signed) resume or Curriculum Vitae,
copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the
position), and three (3) professional references (including name, mailing
address, telephone number, and e-mail address).
Closing Date: Open Until
Filled. For best consideration, apply by December
1, 2016.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a
policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital
status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or
expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.