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The Department of Community and Leadership Development in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky seeks applications for a 12-month, tenure eligible Extension Title Series, Assistant Extension Professor.

The initial Distribution of Effort (DOE) is anticipated to be 80% Extension, 15% Teaching, and 5% service (DOE and assignments are subject to annual negotiation between the faculty

member and administration).

Primary responsibilities will include Extension program development, undergraduate/graduate instruction, program evaluation and training current and future Extension professionals. The faculty member will provide leadership to build Cooperative Extension's and the Department’s capacity to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of educational programs in achieving desired results and to contribute to individual, community and organizational learning and performance improvement. Capacity building efforts will include initiatives such as conducting evaluation studies and assessments, supporting accountability and reporting functions, aligning organizational policies in support of evaluation, and teaching subject matter related to the scholarship of evaluation.

Additional expectations include:

UK generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement.

Applicant Documents
Applicants will submit the following materials within the application:

When prompted in the application, include the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. This information may be used to solicit reference letters within the employment system. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Review of applications will begin 1/12/2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Position is available 7/1/2024, and the start date is negotiable.

Questions should be directed to:
Dr. Ken Jones, Search Chair
Extension Professor
Community and Leadership Development
711 Garrigus Building
325 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40546

Tel: (859) 257-7193
kenrjones@uky.edu


The University of Kentucky and the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment of mutual respect where all members of our community are able to fully engage, belong, and succeed. We support and welcome applicants of all identities such as but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, perspectives, beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, religious belief, age, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The EEO Coordinator is Tim West, S-105 Agricultural Science North, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091.