Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
County Agent III - Family and Community Health Sciences Educator (Assistant Professor Equivalent) Atlantic County |
| Department |
SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSci |
| Salary |
Annual Salary |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is searching for a community-engaged scholar to support the Community Food Systems working group within the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (
FCHS) in Atlantic County. This 12-month, 100% Extension-funded position offers an exciting opportunity for applied research in food security and developing new strategic and innovative initiatives in the areas of nutrition, chronic disease prevention, health, and wellness. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (
FCHS), this tenure-track faculty position will provide leadership as a liaison between campus-based researchers at Rutgers University, the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and clientele and colleague groups such as local and state stakeholders.
It is an expectation of
RCE leadership that all county-based faculty positively contribute to the successful and collegial operation of the county office. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
24FA1223 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/25/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
01/12/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
A Master's Degree is required from an accredited institution in nutrition, public health, community education, or a related field. A minimum of three years of relevant work experience. A doctoral degree and/or credentialing as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist are preferred. Candidate must demonstrate excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and information technology communication skills. The candidate should have a deep understanding of nutrition and/or public health and be able to design and implement a program that responds to community strengths, assets, and needs, that leads to positive changes and impact within the community and beyond. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
A valid New Jersey driver's license, ability to successfully complete Rutgers Defensive Driving Courses, and other HR training as required.
Credentialing as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Additional position requirements include:
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with external and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt as circumstances warranted.
- Willingness to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility, and ability to share complex information in a manner tailored to the audience.
- Experience working with diverse audiences and communities
- Experience establishing, leading, and/or serving partnerships and coalitions
- Experience and/or coursework in conducting community needs assessments, addressing social determinants of health, grant writing and management, and applied research
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| Equipment Utilized |
Computer Literacy including the Microsoft Office Suite,
SAS, Working knowledge of current and changing electronic technology. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends.
Local, regional and (limited) statewide travel required; personal transportation required.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs and/or carry program materials to site locations, and travel throughout the county to provide on-site programming.
Accessibility to the
RCE of Atlantic County office staff and county leadership for in-person meetings and collaborations. |
| Overview |
The mission of the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences, a department within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension and closely aligned with the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences' land-grant mission, is to promote healthy lifestyles and environments for New Jersey residents and communities with an emphasis in areas related to nutrition, chronic disease prevention, health, and wellness.
This
FCHS faculty position focuses on health promotion and reducing health disparities through direct and indirect education and implementing policy, systems, and environmental change strategies to improve food security and food access and address social determinants of health.
Representative responsibilities of this position will also include:
Applied Research (Extension Practice):
- Coordinate, conduct, and publish the results of applied research related to:
* Innovation, equity, and regenerative practices for processing, and distributing responsibly produced, healthful food.
* Effective strategies to improve community, family, and individual food access and health outcomes or other creative activities designed to address nutrition-related health problems in the community.
- Areas of emphasis may include any of the following: nutrition intervention programs focused on equitable food access and their impact on health status in populations disproportionately affected by food insecurity, communication and impact of science-based nutrition and health education programs on chronic disease risk factors among vulnerable populations, or differential impact of nutrition interventions on diverse and underrepresented populations.
- Strengthening relationships across Rutgers University to build and deliver innovative, cross-departmental, and cross-disciplinary health and wellness educational programs aligned with state and community-identified priorities.
- Share principles of evidence-based best practice with peers.
Teaching (Extension Teaching):
- Create, teach, and evaluate programs for public and professional audiences using both direct and indirect methods and a variety of delivery methods.
* including providing information through print publications, web-based resources and in- person presentations, and serving as a resource for other cooperative extension academics.
- Apply community-engaged learning opportunities for students and interns. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, supervising, and supporting University efforts to expand opportunities for students, interns, and volunteers to gain hands-on, real-world experience.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteers, organizational partners, and others to assist in program delivery and support.
Service
- Contribute to the effective operation and impact of the assigned county cooperative extension office.
- Actively explore and contribute to opportunities to expand the statewide visibility and impact of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
- Participate in professional society activities including presenting papers at national and international meetings.
- Review manuscripts and grant proposals in area of expertise.
- Establish productive working relationships with scientists and extension personnel in other states.
- Participate in appropriate Atlantic County, FCHS Department, Cooperative Extension, and University committees or working groups.
- Cultivate collaborations and partnerships with community organizations throughout Atlantic County.
- Continually seek professional development opportunities to enhance competency in subject matter area.
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| Statement |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. Individuals covered by Section 503 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 of Section 402 of the Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 may self-identify; please do so in the cover letter transmitting your curriculum vitae/resume. Employment eligibility verification required.
Public Safety Information regarding public safety at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is available in the annual security report "Safety Matters." This report may be viewed online at
http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
Selected candidate must pass a Criminal Background check, including fingerprinting.
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please describe your experiences with diversity in your research, teaching, service, or community
engagement by addressing the following three prompts:
1. Provide a leadership example of wherein you incorporated the principles of diversity, equity,
and inclusion into your research, pedagogy, or community engagement.
2. Describe your potential to support
SEBS,
NJAES, and Rutgers commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion in terms of research or community engagement.
3. Rutgers University and New Jersey both comprise a diverse population. Discuss your potential
to mentor and educate students or community stakeholders (
RCE) from a diverse population. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/239874 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Mays Landing |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
Located in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension offices of Atlantic County,
Mays Landing, New Jersey
This position is off campus |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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