The WVU Extension Service is seeking a dynamic individual who will implement a comprehensive Extension program in 4-H and Youth Development (4-HYD). This is a county-based faculty position serving Ritchie County and supporting Extension activity in the region. This twelve-month position carries the academic rank of Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on the candidate's level of education. An Assistant Professor appointment with a graduate level degree will be a full time, promotable, tenure track appointment. A Visiting Instructor appointment with an undergraduate level degree will be a full time, non-tenure track appointment.
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This position's major responsibility is the interpretation and delivery of relevant educational information to the citizens of the county, with specific emphasis on efforts to insure the application of this knowledge.
The position is responsible to the 4-HYD Program Director for all programmatic and administrative matters. In addition, this position works cooperatively with the County Program Coordinator (CPC) to integrate their program efforts into the total County Extension program. As a part of our Extension team in Ritchie County, the successful candidate will be expected to support programming in other areas of WVU Extension efforts including Family and Community Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources. The amount of time spent in specific program areas and/or in program components is determined in concert with the Unit Director, fellow faculty members, and will be based on identified county needs.
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