Utah State University Extension invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, fiscal year appointment County Extension faculty position in the Home and Community Department. This role may be appointed as tenure-track (Extension Assistant Professor) or non-tenure track (Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor), depending on academic credentials and experience. Extension faculty develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate research-based educational programs to enhance quality of life for youth and adults. Extension faculty also recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders and serve as a liaison between local clientele, other resource agencies, and Utah State University administrators, faculty, and programs. This Extension position includes university responsibilities and is based in Juab County. An office will be provided at the USU Extension office in Nephi, Utah. The estimated start date for this position is July 15, 2026. Rank will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and current rank. Appointment opportunities include Extension Assistant Professor (tenure track), or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). A Master's degree is required for Extension Assistant rank. A Bachelor's degree and substantial professional experience is required for the Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor. We welcome candidates with knowledge in one or more home and community program areas, appropriate to the county needs, including, but not limited to: Family and consumer sciences Health and wellness Positive psychology and solution-focused mental health Suicide prevention Food science, preservation and safety Diabetes education Nutrition Gerontology, human development, family studies Finance education Economic and community development Workforce development Entrepreneurship/business development Public health Social work. More information about Utah State University Extension and the Home and Community Department can be found here: https://youtu.be/ Xv. XI - Ta. F - Alt. E Responsibilities Provide leadership to Extension activities in the Home and Community field Conduct a community needs assessment to adapt and bring in programming needed to serve the community Develop, implement, and evaluate programs for adults and youth Develop partnerships and employ innovative approaches to reach clientele and new audiences Pursue internal and external funding to support Extension programming Document impacts and produce scholarly publications based on Extension programming Manage budgets, personnel, and volunteers Serve all communities across the county and support the civil rights mandate of Utah State University Extension Serve and collaborate with other Extension County faculty and specialists, University personnel, community and government agencies, and stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications. Professional Practice Track (Non-Tenure Track): Bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences, public health, nutrition, food sciences, social work, mental health, psychology, finance, business, human development, family studies, health and wellness, or related areas. Tenure-Track: Master's degree in family and consumer sciences, public health, nutrition, food sciences, social work, mental health, psychology, finance, business, human development, family studies, health and wellness, or related areas. Ability to plan, organize, and direct educational programs Experience in teaching adult and youth audiences Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)Ability to act as a liaison and collaborate with federal, state, university and county partners. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Juab County and within the state as required. Must be willing to collaborate with community leaders, partners, agencies, and USU faculty and specialists to meet diverse county and program needs. Preferred Qualifications. Experience in: Program development and/or delivery related to area of expertise, as listed above or similar Skills in: Using various technology platforms for the creation and deliver educational webinars, on-line classes, and educational videos. Implementing applied research and evidence-based programming. Grant, professional, and scientific writing, including grant management Recruiting, supervising, and working with staff and volunteers Marketing and community engagement through social media. Public speaking and presentations. Working with low-income, rural, and underserved communities. Bilingual communication in English and Spanish. Willing and able to serve diverse communities and cultural needs within the county. Prior experience with the Land Grant University System Knowledge of USU Extension and understanding of Juab County demographics