DescriptionThe WVU Extension Service is seeking a dynamic individual who will implement a comprehensive Extension program in Family and Community Development (FCD) with a primary focus on healthy living and family wellbeing. This is a county-based faculty position serving Harrison and Marion Counties and supporting Extension activity in the region. This twelve-month position carries the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on the candidate's level of education. An Assistant Professor appointment with a graduate level degree will be a full time, promotable, tenure track appointment. A Visiting Instructor appointment with an undergraduate level degree will be a full time, non-tenure track appointment.Major ResponsibilitiesThis position's major responsibility is the interpretation and delivery of relevant educational information to the citizens of the county and region, with specific emphasis on efforts to ensure the application of this knowledge. The primary duty is to teach educational programs in nutrition, health and wellness, human development and family science, personal and family finance, and community and leadership development to adult and youth audiences.The Agent is responsible to the FCD Program Director for all programmatic and administrative matters. In addition, the Agent works cooperatively with the appropriate County Program Coordinator (CPC) to integrate his/her program efforts into the total County Extension program. The amount of time which an Agent spends in specific program areas and/or in program components is determined in concert with the Unit Director and other county faculty. As a part of our Extension team in Harrison and Marion Counties, the successful candidate will be expected to support programming in other areas of WVU Extension efforts including 4-H and Youth Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources. The amount of time spent in specific program areas and/or in program components is determined in concert with the Unit Director, fellow faculty members, and will be based on identified county needs.Conducts educational programs in their designated program area to help people more effectively interpret and use research based findings.Assumes responsibility for developing and executing a Plan of Work. The Plan of Work will include FCD programming with the possibility to include 4-H Youth Development as well as Agriculture and Natural Resources programming appropriate for county needs.Involves the Extension Service Committee and community stakeholders appropriate program advisory committees to analyze the county situation, identify priority problems and develop and implement programs.Uses the resources of the West Virginia University and the community to effectively implement county programs.Identifies, recruits, and develops volunteer leadership to assists with the carrying out the program of work in the county.Develops and uses appropriate systems for reporting program accomplishments.Functions at all times as a professional educator.Actively participates with Extension work teams to help focus and develop regional and statewide programs in designated program areas.Faculty members are expected to engage in recruitment, retention and student success activities that promote access, education, training, experiences and career opportunities for young people that will lead to their... For full info follow application link.

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