Instructor - FCS Volunteer Development & Extension Homemakers Council; EHC) Faculty Advisor Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Education /

Position: Instructor - FCS Volunteer Development & Extension Homemakers Council (EHC) Faculty Advisor
Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.

The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance.

Department:

Family & Consumer Science
* Assistant Vice President

Department's Website:

uada.edu

Summary of

Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas seeks a talented full-time Instructor in Extension Homemakers Council and Volunteer Development. This position is 100% funded through the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track position with a starting rank of Instructor and a work assignment of 95% Extension and 5% service.

Major Focus:
The primary focus of this position is to extend the Cooperative Extension Service’s research-based educational programming in FCS, nutrition, health, family life, and consumer economics through the strategic management, instruction, and coordination of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) volunteer network. This position serves as the official faculty advisor, ensuring all local EHC club activities align with the Division of Agriculture’s guidelines and community needs.

Extension Responsibilities:
The candidate will lead statewide efforts and provide expert guidance on volunteer development and EHC programming to enhance the value of Arkansas agricultural, FCS, and community development efforts. The Instructor will lead this content area. This Instructor must thrive in an environment working with a variety of internal and external collaborators and managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.

This position will lead statewide and internal programs and coordinate programming with the state's land-grant universities to improve impact and outcomes. This position will secure grant funding for Program Associates and/or Program Technicians to support FCS programming. (95% extension)

Service Responsibilities:
The candidate will attend faculty and departmental meetings, serve on committees, and interact professionally and positively. (5% service)

Primary Duties:
The Instructor for FCS Volunteer Development & Extension Homemakers Council (EHC) Faculty Advisor functions under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President for FCS and serves as an integral part of the Extension team, providing expert leadership in volunteer supervision, communication, needs assessments, and program development, implementation, and evaluation.

This position contributes specialized knowledge in all FCS program areas, including culinary nutrition/hospitality/tourism, education & training, food science & nutrition, health & wellness, personal development & family life, personal & family finance, and textiles/apparel, all under the overarching goal of advancing health promotion, economic growth, and cultural awareness…