Job Opportunity

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) is seeking candidates for a full-time academic tenure track faculty for Laughlin Nevada. The Extension Educator is a leader in non-formal, issue-based community education and faculty member representing University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. This is a new position that will serve the communities of Laughlin, Searchlight, Cal-Nev-Ari, Palm Garden and the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. This position will provide leadership in assessing knowledge needs and creating and implementing locally relevant teaching/programming, research, and community service. The primary responsibility is to identify important issues and ensure that appropriate educational programs are implemented and result in measurable impacts. Local programming will focus on economic development, youth development, senior issues, health and nutrition, life skills, and natural resources. Travel within the county is required as well as periodic state travel. Special Note: It is a requirement for the successful candidate, upon acceptance of the job, to relocate and reside in one of the above Nevada communities this position serves.

The Extension Educator also manages the local office, supervises staff and volunteers, and serves as the local liaison with county government. S/he is expected to carry out applied research, secure extramural funds and establish a record of publication in keeping with university tenure track faculty positions. For a complete position description, requirements and how to apply, click here or contact Paul Lessick, Search Coordinator at (702)257-5577, lessickp@unce.unr.edu. Closing date is December 10, 2009. EEO/AA Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

 

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