Field specialist and health
University of MissouriColumbia
Location
Springfield, MO | United States
Job description
Hiring Department
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement
Health & Human Sciences
Extension
Job Description MU TITLE: Extension Specialist/Assistant/Associate/Full Extension
Professional
LOCATION: Camdenton, Missouri, and primarily serves Camden County and Morgan, Moniteau, and Laclede
Counties in the West Central Region, with additional service across the state as needed.
Specialist
Emphasis The Nutrition and Health Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs
in nutrition, health, community health, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity promotion education
for Missourians.
This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and services in
Nutrition, Home, and Family. The Health & Human Sciences Extension program promotes optimal well-being of individuals, families, and
communities, with special recognition for the needs of vulnerable populations. Nutrition and health education specialists improve dietary
quality, increase physical activity, manage chronic diseases, and reduce overweight, obesity, and healthcare costs for
Missourians.
Extension Specialist positions are a 12-month appointment, not on a promotion track.
Field Specialist are
Extension faculty positions on a 12-month, non-tenure track appointments to the promotable ranks of assistant, associate, or full Extension
Professional. Rank will be determined at the time of appointment based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the MU Extension
faculty standards.
This position will hold a working title of Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health.
As a Field Specialist,
your workload distribution at appointment will be 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional
Service.
This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University and workload
distribution may change at the discretion of Extension leadership. Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not
limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.
CORE DUTIES OF MU EXTENSION
SPECIALISTS MU Extension Specialists deliver the University of Missouri to all Missourians. They serve all Missourians by
bringing research-based solutions to work on local problems. MU Extension Specialists teach new and foundational concepts, link people to
resources, support partner organizations, participate in research, train volunteers, evaluate programs, foster innovation, and serve
communities. MU Extension Specialists work as a team to expand educational attainment, foster economic development, and improve health
outcomes. These core duties fall into three major areas:
Educate, Create, and
Connect . - Educate. MU Extension specialists design, conduct, and evaluate educational programs.
MU Extension specialists teach research-based information via meetings, in-person and online courses, continuing education classes,
technical assistance, volunteer training, media, websites, consultation, and other educational methods. They provide inclusive educational
programs that support the individual, organizational, and community goals of Missouri's diverse learners and clients.
- Create.
MU Extension specialists develop innovative and research-informed educational products, services, materials, and other scholarly works.
These include curricula, publications, presentations, educational tools, websites, and similar resources. MU Extension specialists obtain
and use extramural funding to support creative works. MU Extension specialists contribute to the scholarship of Extension and Engagement by
evaluating programs that result in learning and behavior changes that impact individuals and communities.
- Connect. MU
Extension specialists engage with learners, stakeholders, volunteers, and communities, including county extension councils, government
officials and agencies, partners, and University and professional organizations. MU Extension specialists listen and respond with care. MU
Extension specialists intentionally foster diversity, equity, and inclusiveness via engaged partnerships and robust connections to the wide
array of programs offered by the whole University of Missouri System.
Professional Expectations - Engage with
stakeholders in all coverage counties to identify educational needs and then collaborate with appropriate internal and external partners to
meet programming needs, incorporating timely marketing strategies.
- Create an annual plan-of-work that reflects local needs and
aligns with statewide program area efforts. Provide a monthly report for assigned county extension councils, supervisors, county
commissioners and others, regarding programmatic efforts. Attend at least one county extension council meeting each month and provide a
program review with feedback and analysis for the respective coverage area.
- Collaborate with campus-based specialists on research
projects and then deliver findings from those efforts via demonstrations, field days, courses, workshops, consultations, publications, and
appropriate media.
- Effectively work with supervisors, other specialists, and local leaders to complete administrative tasks as
needed to support county efforts.
- Demonstrate competency in communication, educational programming, subject matter knowledge,
inclusivity, equity, educational delivery, volunteer management, grant acquisition, teamwork, interpersonal relations, organization
knowledge, leadership, and professionalism.
- Offer timely, research-based information during times of natural disasters or unexpected
catastrophic events.
- Represent the University of Missouri on boards and committees for assigned program area.
- Participate in
professional development events to improve both technical and leadership skills.
- Conduct all activities per the Civil Rights Acts,
Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and local, state, and regional affirmative action plans.
- Other duties and
responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of MU Extension.
Additional Expectations - MU Extension
Specialists travel regularly throughout Missouri and occasionally to out-of-state locations. MU Extension requires specialists to have a
valid Missouri driver's license, a legally operating vehicle, and wireless telephone/data service for University use. MU Extension
specialists receive reimbursement for approved travel expenses, per University of Missouri policy.
- MU Extension programs often occur
outside of normal business hours. MU Extension Specialists should expect to attend these events as needed, to meet the needs of learners,
clients, and stakeholders.
MU EXTENSION LEADERSHIP RECEIVED The Senior Program Director for Health & Human
Sciences Extension provides overall programmatic leadership. Programmatic supervision comes from the Education Director for the Health &
Human Sciences Extension and administrative oversight from the Regional Director for West Central.
MU EXTENSION
INFORMATION The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land-grant mission is to improve
lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated
and knowledgeable specialists and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the
needs of Missourians, including educational attainment, economic development, and healthy people. For more information about MU Extension
and Engagement, please visit .
UNIVERSITY
INFORMATION The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship University of the four-campus
University of Missouri System. It is one of the state's land-grant universities. MU's comprehensive undergraduate programs and its graduate,
professional, and research programs attract an annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU Extension and Engagement programs are
located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis city.
Qualifications Master's degree (ranked
NTT appointment - Assistant Extension Professional title), bachelor's degree (non-ranked academic appointment - Extension Specialist title)
at time of appointment.
Employment of a candidate with a bachelor's degree will be as an extension specialist with the working title
of field specialist. Faculty hired as an extension specialist will have the expectations of completing a master's degree in an approved
subject matter area. The faculty member will remain an extension specialist until completion of the approved master's degree, or if he or
she has a master's degree, has completed the agreed upon coursework.
Candidates must demonstrate they are authorized to work in the
United States. Sponsorship of U.S. temporary employment visas will not be offered for this position.
Candidates will be
evaluated on: Degree in nutrition, dietetics, health, exercise physiology, food science or related area with appropriate
coursework exhibited.
Demonstrated ability to translate research into educational programs in nutrition, health, food science, and
physical activity promotion for audiences of all age groups is critical.
Ideal candidates will also have successful experiences in
youth and adult education.
Successful administrative and leadership experience, particularly in managing fiscal, human, and data
resources.
Effective and innovative teaching strategies that engage others, including strong listening, written, and oral
communication skills.
The ability to integrate new and emerging technology into teaching strategies.
Experience designing,
conducting, and evaluating educational programs, and applying research-based knowledge in subject matter areas related to community
cooperation and collaboration, capacity assessment and action planning, needs assessment, citizen participation, leadership, resource
management, and volunteerism.
Anticipated Hiring Range Minimum starting salary of $47,000.00, salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Application Materials Complete the brief
online application and be prepared to upload:
* Cover Letter
* Resume/CV
* Copies of all unofficial academic transcripts,
and
* a list of 3-5 references
For questions regarding the online application process contact
[email protected] or call 573.882.7976. For technical problems with the online application process
contact
[email protected] or call 573.882.5000.
Benefit
Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a
comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System
campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at .
Values
Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from
individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence
that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and
innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our
missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri
System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the
basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin,
ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or
any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited
to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at
573-882-7976.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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