Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor

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Position Information

Job Title
Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor

Posting Number
P1125F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor (Auburn, AL): The Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor (tenure track position) in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Auburn University will develop, implement evaluate and report of evidence-based programs and applied research related to family and human development, with an emphasis in the area of children, from infancy to middle childhood. Responsible for initiating evidence-based Extension and applied research projects that engage and involve client groups, stakeholders, and communities to target parents, caregivers and teachers; and collaborate with, support and train Extension educators across the state in implementation, evaluation, and reporting of these programs. Establish and maintain a strong extramurally funded extension and applied research program. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (which may include Parenting Education; Extension Publication Lab; Extension Programs Service Learning; Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences; Research & Dissertation; Research & Thesis). Provide service to the department, college, university and professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Ph.D. in Family Studies, Human Development, or City and Regional Planning. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strength, or the potential for same, in community-based outreach, childhood development and well-being, curriculum development for community programs, academic scholarship, and evaluation.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please visit https://www.auemployment.com/postings/35606 , complete the online form and upload the required application documents. Required application documents are: letter of application (containing a narrative of extension/outreach experiences, research, and educational interests), curriculum vitae, transcripts, and sample publications (assembled in a single pdf file). Letters of application must articulate the applicant’s teaching philosophy, research interests/program, and understanding of the Extension system in the context of 21st century Extension programming. In addition, candidates must provide contact information for three professional references.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
02/27/2023

Close Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Reprints of Recent Publications

Optional Documents

1. Other Documentation