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Assistant Professor - Health

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:Family & Consumer Science * Assistant Vice President Department's Website: uada.edu Summary of Job Duties:Duties: The Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Health: * Plans, directs, coordinates, and provides day-to-day administrative and programmatic supervision and oversight for Extension Health programs across the state. * Ensures program quality and collaborates with Extension staff, partner organizations, and community stakeholders, and provides technical assistance and evaluation to establish and maintain program fidelity. * Strategically and collaboratively designs, develops, and implements policy initiatives that address health equity and the reduction of health disparities. * Manages strategic relationships for Extension Health programs, cultivates and maintains relationships with community partners, leaders, and community members, and provides subject matter expertise related to Extension public health programming. * Provides leadership and supervision for UADA Extension Health personnel and provides evidence-based support for County Extension Agents and programs used to deliver population-based chronic disease prevention programs, including, but not limited to obesity, physical activity, and nutrition. * Secures external funding and serves as the PI or co-PI to support Extension community outreach initiatives. * Oversees and provides evaluation guidance, technical assistance, and evaluation support for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of Extension Health programming and performance measures. * Collaborates with departmental faculty, other CES Specialists, and FCS county agents on interdisciplinary programming and publications in peer-reviewed outlets, extension publications, web-based media, and popular press. * Contribute to activities that serve the department, Extension, the university, and the public including support for Family and Consumer Sciences projects, programs, and professional development. * Responsible for supporting county programs, events, awards, and activities, including availability and timely responses to phone calls and emails from FCS county agents. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications An earned Doctorate in public health, health promotion, community health, health education, family & consumer sciences, or a related field is required by the hire date. Required skills include the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience orally and in writing, and a commitment to fostering a diverse, collaborative, and collegial work environment. The person hired for this position must be able to drive a motor vehicle, lift and move equipment, and manipulate visual displays and other equipment with their fingers. The flexibility to travel throughout the state is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in cooperative extension, certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES), certification in Public Health (CPH), and previous experience with family and consumer science and health or public health. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -Knowledge of the principles & techniques of adult education. -Knowledge of the program planning, implementation, and evaluation process. -Knowledge of social, economic, political & cultural factors affecting adult & youth learning. -Skilled in verbal communication and presentation. -Skilled in public health education for groups. -Skilled in paying attention to detail. -Skilled in motivating adult learners and eliciting healthy behavioral changes. -Ability to obtain & interpret research information. -Ability to anticipate changing trends in assigned discipline areas & develop programs to address those changes. -Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional & lay audiences. -Ability to communicate & convey ideas effectively to faculty, stakeholder groups, & clientele. -Ability to effectively perform the duties & responsibilities of the job, including long & irregular work hours, physical & mental work requirements, & frequent in-state & out-of-state travel. Additional Information: For assistance with the application, email humanresources@uada.edu Salary Information: Commensurate with Education and Experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants:Application: Applicants should submit the following electronically. 1) Cover letter of application including a summary of relevant experiences and accomplishments; 2) A vision statement regarding your extension goals for this position; 3) A detailed vitae including a list of extension activities and publications, grant proposals written, and a summary of research and teaching activities; 4) Official academic transcripts; and 6) List of three references with mailing and e-mail addresses and phone numbers. Applications should be submitted electronically at the UADA jobs site (https://uada.edu/jobs/) by searching for Assistant Professor - Health. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Laura Hendrix, Search Committee Chair, at lhendrix@uada.edu. Recruitment Contact Information: Nina Roofe nroofe@uada.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Motor Vehicle Reports Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes