St. Mary's County

The St. Mary's County Extension Office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ASSISTANCE BY:

EMAIL - umestmarys@umd.edu

PHONE - 301-475-4484 or 301-475-4477

The University of Maryland Extension (UME), within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR), seeks the Assistant Director and Program Leader (AD/PL) for Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS). Our FCS program is committed to improving the health and socioeconomic well-being of Maryland’s individuals, families, and communities through innovative education, research, and outreach. Our FCS program strives to prevent and manage chronic diseases, promote food safety, teach financial and health insurance literacy, address mental health needs, and enhance the digital divide, focusing on innovation and excellence.  Responsibilities include identifying emerging issues, developing and maintaining university-wide and external partnerships, securing and managing resources for extension education and applied research projects, ensuring innovative and impactful program implementation, and advancing health equity and well-being. We seek candidates who are passionate about impacting the lives of Maryland residents and possess the leadership skills and expertise to elevate our FCS programs to new heights. AD/PL is a tenured faculty position at the full professor or principal-agent rank. If you or someone you know would excel in this role, we encourage you to apply or share the opportunity with your professional network.

Best consideration date: October 30, 2024

For more information and to apply, please visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/116804

MDA/AGNR announcement

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