Position Title: Assistant Extension Professor and Family Life Specialist, School of Human Environmental Sciences, Department of Family Studies, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky
Responsibilities:
Serve as a faculty member with a 12-month appointment in the Department of Family Studies with 85% Extension and 15% instruction responsibilities.
Provide leadership in planning, delivering, and evaluating research-based Extension programming in individual and family development. Expertise in adult development and aging is highly desirable.
Develop educational materials for individual and family development.
Collaborate with resident faculty and other Extension specialists, county agents, as well as state-wide family service professionals in addressing the needs of diverse families.
Implement applied research relative to the needs of Kentucky families and publish findings in refereed journals.
Seek externally funded grants and contracts for projects that enhance the lives of Kentucky families.
Participate in the Department by teaching one course a year, serving on graduate committees, and providing departmental service.
Interpret the role of Cooperative Extension to resident faculty and graduate students by encouraging them to collaborate in research and program preparation.
Encourage county agents to collaborate in research and programming with resident faculty and students.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in human development, family studies, family sciences or closely related area
Commitment to the interdisciplinary nature of family and consumer sciences
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral presentation skills for diverse audiences
Experience with Extension and/or outreach program development, delivery, applied research, and publication
Potential for obtaining external funding
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state
Location: University of Kentucky Campus, Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
The Department, School of Human Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, and University:
The Department of Family Studies is one of three units in the School of Human Environmental Sciences within the College of Agriculture. Program areas within the Department are Family Studies, Human Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Family Resource Management, and Marriage and Family Therapy. During 2005-2006, there were approximately 275 undergraduates majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences, 40 students in the Family Studies M.S. program, and 21 PhD students. The Marriage and Family Therapy and Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs are fully accredited. The CFLE credential is available. The Department is affiliated with the School-wide Research Center for Families and Children. The College of Agriculture is one of 16 academic or professional colleges. The University of Kentucky enrolled 26,682 students in 2005-2006, and offers over 60 PhD programs. Additional information about the College of Agriculture and the University of Kentucky can be found at http://www.ca.uky.edu/ and http://www.uky.edu/ , respectively.
The Community and region: Lexington is located in the beautiful Bluegrass of central Kentucky at the crossroads of I-75 and I-64. It is served by Bluegrass Airport with direct flights to a number of major cities. Within the city and Fayette County, an estimated 260,500 diverse residents enjoy a culturally rich environment. For additional information, visit http://www.visitlex.com/ .
Beginning Date: July 1, 2008, or as negotiated
Application Deadline: January 11, 2008, or until position is filled
Contact Chair of Search Committee: Send cover letter, statement of Extension philosophy, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Laura Stephenson, 102 Erikson Hall, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0050. Phone: (859) 257-3888, Fax: (859) 257-9032, Email: laura.stephenson@uky.edu
