Organization’s Summary Statement:
This position is located in Caroline County, Maryland, and provides programming to Eastern Shore
Counties and statewide.
University of Maryland Extension (UME) seeks candidates for a 12-month tenure-track Extension
Educator in the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program. This rank is parallel to the rank of
Assistant Professor. FCS program promotes healthy and economically prosperous Maryland residents at every stage of life through education, research, and outreach programs. The Extension Educator will design, teach, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary educational programs using research-based information for youth and adult audiences. FCS Programs will focus on improving the health and economic prosperity of residents and communities in Maryland. This position will provide leadership and delivery of educational programming to counties in Eastern Shore and statewide, related to financial wellness, community economic development, housing, public health, other areas of FCS. The FCS program includes consumer financial education, financial wellness, health literacy, housing, community development, and other relevant topics. This position will also create and facilitate community partnerships with local and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, school systems, businesses, and others that support extension programs centered on human health and strengthened/ sustainable community through innovative educational approaches. The position will conduct applied research and publish results that support the educational program. In carrying out these duties, the educator is responsible to the FCS Program Leader for programmatic leadership. The Extension Educator will be a faculty member on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with the University policy and UME tenure guidelines within a defined timeframe.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary educational programs designed to meet the
community residents’ financial and community/economic development needs in Eastern Shore.
- Conduct and analyze community needs assessment to develop innovative educational programs
grounded in research and science.
- Establish subject matter expertise in financial literacy, community/economic development,
housing needs, and lead appropriate applied research and projects in that area.
- Provide leadership in developing interdisciplinary educational programs that are culturally
responsive and appropriate for broad audiences. Education and outreach programs may include
workshops, seminars, training, webinars, and other formats that are virtual, in-person, or blended.
- Collaborate with Extension team in the cluster/state and relevant FCS teams to develop finance,
health and well-being education programs meeting priority needs of families and communities
across the cluster and state.
- Engage clientele in the education process using learner-centered strategies that result in positive
behavioral changes.
- Develop partnerships and collaborations with colleagues, campus specialists, external
organizations, and government agencies at the county, cluster, and state levels.
- Establish strong local community partnerships, with organizations, agencies, and groups to
develop education and outreach opportunities for target populations and communities.
- Collect program evaluation and report outputs and impacts utilizing evaluation strategies as
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outlined by the FCS.
- Develop grant-funded projects, including securing extramural funding, to create, enhance, and
expand educational programs and applied research.
- Develop, synthesize, and disseminate knowledge related to program priorities through scholarly
efforts, including peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, refereed journal articles,
etc.
- Work on certification or training related to the field such as financial management, housing, or
other related fields.
- Participate in professional services such as relevant committees, boards, and associations at local,
state, University, and national levels.
- Perform teaching, scholarship, and service requirements of a faculty member of the University of
Maryland. This is a tenure-track position requiring documented accomplishments in the areas of
research, teaching, and service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required-
- Master’s degree in finance, business, family & consumer sciences, education, community or
economic development, public administration/policy, public health, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Land Grant mission and FCS.
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching abilities and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and management abilities with evidence of being able to work well with
colleagues, volunteers, and broad clientele.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain successful community collaborations and
partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to document program impacts and produce scholarly publications based on
programming.
- Demonstrated program management, organization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and
management.
- Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Must be willing to travel
throughout the cluster as well as the state of Maryland as needed.
- Flexible work schedule required for delivering evening and weekend educational programs and
activities as determined by clientele availability and needs.
- This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check and University of Maryland
Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the
Criminal History Record Check.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Nature of the Position: This position frequently presents information through vocal and written
communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Physical Demands: A routine part of this position’s responsibilities would be to transport
materials to and from teaching and event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle.
The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and
teardown of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.
- Environmental: Team driven, office environment of professional character, competence, and
collaboration. Deadline driven in terms of program planning and reporting. This position may
require the employee to work in community or school environments, as well as outdoors at
certain times of the year, such as county fairs.
- Visual Acuity: Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data
and presentations.
Preferences:
- Ph.D. preferred in a relevant field of study.
- Certification in financial planning and/or financial education.
- Extension or similar work experience in formal or non-formal community education, with
preference given to individuals with experience working with broad audiences and all
socioeconomic levels.
- Demonstrated ability to secure grants and funding for research and outreach programming;
leadership and community, economic, or resource development experience is a plus.
- Preference will be given to individuals with research skills such as AI/Machine Learning and
other advanced technology.
- Ability and experience in using marketing strategies to develop and engage partnerships and
clientele.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Required Application Materials: All candidates must apply online at https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP. A complete application packet includes a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s research and Extension experience and philosophies, resume or CV, copies of transcripts, and three professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Best Consideration Date: 4/24/2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
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For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.
AGNR-UME-Caroline
Faculty Regular
Master’s Base: $64,763, Ph.D. Base: $77,350
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
