The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) is a leading Land-Grant institution providing teaching, research, and Extension programs through University of Maryland Extension (UME) to clientele in the State of Maryland and beyond. UME seeks to fill a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position in watershed-based education with a particular focus on green infrastructure and nature-based solutions using technologies and data science, where applicable at individual and community landscape levels. The Regional Watershed Specialist for the Lower Eastern Shore will work in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties in Maryland as well as statewide to provide non-formal education and technical assistance to stakeholders, including local and county governments, watershed groups, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), communities, and individuals. Education programming will focus on practices that improve water quality and quantity at the local level that lead to quantifiable reductions in non-point sources of pollution, as well as improvement of water quantity/quality issues in the face of a changing climate, increasing catastrophic weather events, and intensities in a rapidly urbanizing region and state. The educator will be a member of the University of Maryland Extension’s Watershed Protection and Restoration Program (WPRP), which consists of faculty members with similar educational responsibilities in other regions of the state. 

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Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements –

• Master of Science or equivalent in environmental engineering, landscape architecture or design, or related social science or green infrastructure scientific field with an emphasis on technology and stormwater best management practices. 

• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering educational and/or Extension programs to audiences in formal or informal settings using a variety of media.

• Experience in conducting program evaluation to measure outcomes and appropriate economic, environmental, and social impacts.

• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities and evidence of working with colleagues, students, agency personnel, and other clientele. Evidence of the ability to work effectively as a team member.

• Evidence of scholarship in research, extension, and outreach.

• Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management.

• Evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Must be willing to travel throughout the state of Maryland. Out-of-state travel may also be required.

• Flexible work schedule required for delivering evening and weekend educational programs and activities as determined by clientele availability and need.

• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check and a University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

Preferences:
- PhD or equivalent in environmental engineering, landscape architecture or design, or related social science or green infrastructure scientific field with an emphasis on technology and stormwater best management practices.
- Experience in the above fields
- Extension or similar work experience (e.g., work in education, university outreach).
- Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability in acquiring grants and private funding to enhance research and outreach programming.

 Additional Information: Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of hiring. The department will not provide sponsorship for work-visa requirements.