Agent (Extension Educator, Agriculture and Food - College Park, United States - University of Maryland

University of Maryland
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Posting Details:


  • Posting Details
    Position Number:

Title:


  • Agent
    Functional Title:
  • Agent (Extension Educator, Agriculture and Food Systems)
    Category Status:
  • 02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track
    Applicant Search Category:
  • Faculty
    University Authorized FTE:
  • 1.000
    Unit:
  • AGNR-UMECaroline
    Campus/College Information:
  • Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and nonprofit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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  • Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:


Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary


Minimum Qualifications:


Education:


  • M.S. in agronomy or a related field of study.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of agronomy and agricultural rowcrop production experience.
  • Evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills.
  • Evidence of scholarship in research, extension, and outreach.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management abilities with evidence of being able to work well with colleagues, volunteers, and diverse clientele.
  • Evidence of ability to build UME Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect capacity through the Extension program model.
  • Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management is required.

Must become a certified Maryland nutrient management advisor and obtain a commercial pesticide applicators license in category-10 public agency within 12 months of starting employment.

Personal transportation and valid driver's license required. Must be willing to travel within the assigned counties and the state.

Flexible work schedule required for delivering evening and weekend educational programs and activities as determined by clientele availability and needs.


Preferences:


Preferences:


  • Ph.
D. in agronomy or related field of study.

  • Extension or similar work experience (e.g., work in agricultural education, university outreach, business education). Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability in acquiring grants and private funding to enhance research and outreach programming.
  • Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with diverse audiences and all socioeconomic levels.

Additional Certifications:


Additional Information:


Responsibilities:


  • Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate agriculture and food systems education programs in Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties.
  • Develop and provide leadership in rowcrop production for producers.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to offer programming in forage production, ornamental horticulture, agricultural engineering and technology, farm and agribusiness management, integrated pest management, pesticide safety and handling, nutrient management, financial management, livestock and poultry, and natural resources conservation for producers, as well as diverse and underserved populations in the Upper Shore Cluster counties.
  • Teach targeted audiences sciencebased farming practices, procedures, techniques, and skills that will ultimately result in positive behavioral and/or practice change over time.
  • Serve on and work collaboratively with UME teams to identify and develop statewide priorities and signature programs, as well as determine how and where to implement them across the state.
  • Interpret and disseminate the latest research findings in fields relevant to the position using publications and stateoftheart education and communication techniques.
  • Develop grantfunded projects, including securing extramural funding, to create, enhance, and expand educational programs including applied research and demonstration projects.
  • Perform teaching, scholarship, and service requirements of a faculty member of the University of Maryland. This is a tenuretrack position requiring documented accomplishments in the areas of research, teaching, and service.
  • Attend regular meetings of and serve as a point of contact for the Caroline Soil Conservation Distr
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