Faculty Employment Opportunity!
(Position title revised) Extension Specialist
Family and Human Development
WVU Extension Service ( http://www.wvu.edu/%7Eexten/ )
Families and Health (
http://www.wvu.edu/%7Eexten/depts/famyou/Families&Health.htm )
Knapp Hall
Morgantown, West Virginia
Closing Date: April 1, 2008
Brief Description:
This position is an appointment with West Virginia University Extension
Service in Morgantown, West Virginia. This position provides statewide
leadership in the area of family and consumer sciences, delivering
programs that enable families, adults, and communities to build on their
strengths, manage their resources, and expand their future capabilities.
The West Virginia University Extension Service mission is to form
learning partnerships with the people of West Virginia to enable them to
improve their lives and communities. The Family and Human Development
Specialist provides leadership, direction and support for up-to-date
programming and research from the social, human, and behavioral
sciences. The Family and Human Development Specialist assists Extension
faculty and program teams as well as citizens to seek education and
collaboration among Extension and public and private sectors to build
the capacity of families, adults, volunteers, and communities. The
significant area of responsibility will be to identify problems,
opportunities and needs of the intended audience. Develop, implement,
and evaluate informal educational programs in the Family area of Family
and Consumer Sciences, specifically in the areas of young children
(birth to age 8), building family resiliency, stress management,
balancing work and family life, retirement and aging factors, child and
adult care, and family connections. Major Responsibilities:
Strengthen existing strategies and plan, implement, and evaluate
family-related education initiatives through collaboration with county
and state faculty, staff, and volunteers.
Develop opportunities for collaborative research to enhance Extension
programming in the area of family life and volunteerism. Develop a
productive research agenda based on program needs in collaboration with
other WVU Extension faculty.
Remain up-to-date in information about and research-proven strategies
in the family-centered education field and interpret research findings
for practical application in Extension programs.
Work across Extension program units to integrate family life education
into adult and youth development, economic and community development,
and agricultural programs when appropriate. Actively participate in
Extension teams and committees to enhance multidisciplinary programming.
Work with other faculty to evaluate programs to measure change in
participant behavior toward attaining goals and program objectives.
Answer requests for information using a variety of research-based
resources.
Participate in professional development and training to stay current to
advise and provide educational information that is researched-based.
Provide support and collaboration to strengthen individuals and
families through education and leadership development while seeking ways
to expand or redefine program development, assessment of needs, and
recruitment of individuals and families with the Community Educational
Outreach Service program through collaboration with other faculty.
Provide leadership to develop recognized research initiatives for
Extension faculty as related to family programming in areas such as
diversity, pluralism, building strong families and communities,
relationships, character, emergency preparedness, family financial
literacy, traditions, satisfaction, and other areas contributing to the
strengthening of families.
Develop and maintain additional partnerships with the WVU Davis College
Division of Family and Consumer Sciences and other WVU units and faculty
to link on-campus resources to the needs of communities.
Facilitate and coordinate the cooperation and support from Extension
faculty, staff, and administrators with family programs, conferences,
area meetings, educational materials, and county-level programming.
Represent West Virginia University Extension’s interest in family
life matters with WVU, state, federal, public, and private partners.
Develop creative materials related to programming that are validated by
peers.
Identify, seek, and secure grant funding for programming within the
Families and Health Programs Unit. Secure external funds through grants,
contracts, cooperative agreements, and other innovative efforts to
support Extension Family programming within the WVU Extension Service
mission.
Serve on selected committees and participate in professional
associations as appropriate.
For West Virginia and the Nation:
Build relationships with stakeholders
Provide technical information to the state and to communities
Collaborate with individuals, groups, and government
Be 'known' statewide as expert in area
Operate at "cutting edge" in field
Provide continuing education in subject area
For WVU Extension:
Provide leadership to Extension in subject area
Co-lead program teams
Support county programming in subject area
Produce/coordinate educational material
Develop resources for Extension programs
Provide in-service training
Provide leadership in research
Maintain/continuously improve quality of Extension programs
Support organizational development
Qualifications:
Master’s degree required, doctorate degree preferred from an
accredited institution of higher education in a field relevant to
families and youths such as education, family and consumer sciences, or
human development.
Three years of directly related experience working in the area of
families and youth is required.
Documented evidence of success in providing leadership for
community-based family and adult programs.
Documented evidence of ability to use research skills, assess needs,
evaluate programs, and conduct applied research related to area of
placement.
Documented experience in supervision, resource development, and team
leadership.
Proficiency in oral and written communication and computer skills.
Special Requirements:
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to meet travel demands of position (overnight stays), such as
trainings, camps, conferences, professional development
sessions/trainings.
Required to take and pass the WVU Driver's Safety Training exam.
Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.
Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings and
perform duties of the position.
Research and write regular topical articles for newspapers,
newsletters, and Web-sites in collaboration with WVUES Communications.
Salary:
Salary range for position is $54,000 to $58,000.
Salary will be commensurate with professional qualifications.
This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track position with the West
Virginia University Extension Service.
The successful candidate will be evaluated on providing a significant
contribution in teaching and research and a reasonable contribution in
service.
Individuals will be hired at a salary level appropriate to educational
background and work experience (assistant or associate professor level).
Benefits ( http://www.hr.wvu.edu/benefits/benefits.cfm ):
401k Retirement program with employer matching
Annual Leave (24 days annually)
Sick leave (18 days annually)
Paid holidays (12+ days annually)
Workers' Compensation
Optional benefits:
Group Health, Life, and Accident insurances
Disability Insurance
Optional pre-tax benefits:
Child care
Dental care
Supplemental retirement programs
Vision care
Tuition Waiver (6 credit hours per semester)
Travel expense reimbursement
Moving expense reimbursement
There are several additional programs and privileges (
http://www.hr.wvu.edu/benefits/additionalprogramsprivileges.cfm ).
Application Process:If you meet the stated requirements and would like
to be considered for the position, all of the following information must
be received by the closing date of April 1, 2008:
A cover letter indicating the position that you are applying for
outlining experience and qualifications;
Resume or curriculum vitae of academic training and professional
experience of all academic work which must include the following
information:
Date(s) of employment
Supervisor(s) names
Contact information
A list of three references (including address, e-mail, phone, and fax
numbers) who can reflect on the applicant's professional strengths.
All application material, excluding transcripts, must be sent in
electronic submissions and must be received before closing date in Word
format.
Transcripts: Undergraduate and graduate (unofficial copy will be
accepted, no fax accepted hard copy by mail or electronic only).
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NOTE: All application material, including transcripts, must be received
by closing date or the individual will not be considered for the
position.
For inquiries, call:
Kim Suder, Human Resources Director
West Virginia University Extension Service
P.O. Box 6031 Morgantown, WV 26506-6031
Phone: 304/293-4555; (Fax): 304/293-4565
Social Justice:The incumbent in this position is responsible for
fulfilling the legal and moral mandates of appropriate laws and
University policies regarding civil rights compliance, the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related social justice issues. Equal
Employment Opportunity:West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and applicants will be considered solely on the basis of
individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Minorities, persons
with disabilities, females and other protected class members are
encouraged to apply. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the employment
process should advise as necessary.
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