University of Maryland Extension UME seeks candidates for a 12 month tenure track Extension Educator in the Agriculture and Food Systems AgFS Program The AgFS Extension Educator is responsible for planning organizing developing implementing and evaluating Extension education programs for the agricultural and food systems communities as well as consumers Specifically this position will provide leadership and delivery of educational programming related to agronomy and other areas of agriculture and food systems This includes all aspects of production harvesting transport storage marketing nutrient management and sustainability The position will conduct applied research and publish results that support the educational program The AgFS Extension Educator will facilitate partnerships with local and state agencies elected officials communities landowners residents industry and environmental groups to develop economic opportunities while protecting and advocating for a science based responsible approach to agriculture food and the states natural resources The faculty member will be on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with university policy and UME tenure guidelines within a defined timeframe