H STEM Specialist

New Mexico State University, College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, announces the opening of an Extension 4-H STEM Specialist. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Ph.D. or Ed.D. (awarded by hire date) in a STEM discipline or a closely related field of study is required.

The 4-H STEM Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of the NMSU 4-H program, as they relate to working with youths, adult volunteers, and 4-H Extension educators through hands-on experiential and digital learning engagement.
Major responsibilities include: 1 provide state-wide direction in developing, implementing, and evaluating 4-H Youth Development STEM programming (e.g. robotics, drone technology, artificial intelligence, and maker learning);
2) develop comprehensive research-based youth development curricula with a connection to STEM careers, school enrichment programs, train-the-trainer workshops, and programming resources in STEM topic areas with an emphasis on needs assessment, program design, program implementation, and program evaluation;
3) coordinate assigned New Mexico 4-H state events, contests, and awards; and communicate with participants, collaborators, and donors.

NMSU is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff