Assistant/Associate Professor - Extension (Non-Tenure)
About The Position
The LSU Agricultural Center is seeking a program evaluation specialist to support agents, researchers, and specialists through training, guidance, resources, and collaboration on evaluating programs that address community needs. The position is a non-tenure-track faculty role focused primarily on program evaluation and organization development training and support. It is based in the Organization Development and Evaluation Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and reports to the Associate Director for LCES Administration. The role includes developing evaluation metrics and methodologies for statewide programs; providing training, workshops, resources, and ongoing mentorship for program evaluation; and supporting extension employees through development opportunities related to strategic planning, team building, organizational culture, commitment, and engagement. The position also contributes to federal reports, provides technical guidance to leadership and unit heads, helps maintain the unit website, and performs other assigned duties or special projects. The LSU AgCenter offers a benefits package that may include retirement, medical and supplemental insurance options, a flexible benefits plan, university holidays, annual and sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption. Specific benefits depend on job category, effort percentage, and length of employment. The position is available upon completion of the selection process.
Requirements
- PhD in Extension Education, Agricultural Education, or another discipline related to the duties of the position.
- Strong background in Extension program evaluation.
- Proven experience providing training, guidance, and resources to individuals or teams involved in program evaluation activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem-solving.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of agricultural, environmental, or community development issues relevant to Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with specialists to develop evaluation metrics and methodologies to assess the impact and effectiveness of statewide programs.
- Provide training sessions, workshops, and resources to help agents, researchers, and specialists design effective program evaluations.
- Offer guidance on needs assessment and evaluation.
- Curate and develop educational materials, templates, best-practice guides, and other evidence-based resources for program evaluation.
- Collaborate with agents, researchers, and specialists on program evaluation projects, providing ongoing support and mentorship.
- Provide development opportunities for extension employees, including strategic planning, team building, and work on organizational culture, commitment, and engagement.
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to generate federal reports.
- Provide technical guidance to the leadership team and unit heads regarding professional development, program evaluation, and federal reporting processes.
- Collaborate with ODE staff to keep the unit website up to date.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement
- Multiple medical insurance options
- Supplemental insurance options, including dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, and long-term care
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for some child care and medical expenses
- University holidays (14 per year; typically including a week off at Christmas)
- Annual (vacation) leave
- Sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Possible educational leave
- Possible tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
