Extension Educator - Small Farms & Local Food Systems

Joliet IL

06 October, 2021

9:12 PM

Description

Specific responsibilities of Extension Educators are as follows:   Program Development, Delivery and Evaluation Provide program leadership, interpret and integrate information, teach in the field of designated expertise, maintain the competencies to develop and deliver educational programming, and assist clients with the appropriate resource bases. Assess the needs of local clientele in a systematic and analytical manner. This will include networking and collaborating with community organizations and other relevant groups. Within the designated area(s) of specialization, develop innovative curricula and programs to address local needs as well as to mesh with the broader state and national interdisciplinary initiative Organizational Leadership and Development Market and represent Extension's interests to external partners and stakeholders in areas related to expertise. Compete for internal and external resources to enhance the development of innovative educational programs with potential for high impact. Includes strategic use of available funds to increase program quality and impact. Scholarship Establish professional relationships and participate in campus-based partnerships that tie academic programs and research to complement Extension programming by partnering with Extension Specialists and/or faculty members on research projects as appropriate within the initiatives. Share principles of evidence-based best practice with peers. Other Information Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports. Local, regional and (limited) statewide travel required; personal transportation required Qualifications Required: ·      Master’s degree related to subject matter emphasis is required from an accredited institution of higher education. Examples of relevant majors could include, but are not limited to, agricultural economics, agronomy, entomology, horticulture, plant pathology, soil science, or weed science. Candidates with a Master’s degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date. ·         Informal and/or formal teaching experience   Application Procedure To apply, go to https://go.illinois.edu/153495. Log in to your account and upload a cover letter and resume, as well as the names and contact information of three professional references. Resume dates must be in month/year format and employment history, at a minimum, should include all work dating back to the completion of your undergraduate degree. Positions that were less than full-time/100% must be noted as being part-time. Transcripts may be requested at a later date. To receive full consideration, all requested application materials must be submitted via the online system by the close date of November 1, 2021.    The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.   For further information about the position please contact search chair Willene Buffett at [email protected]. For technical assistance with the online application process, please email [email protected].