The Education Specialist II position, located in Logan, Utah, will be responsible for developing, promoting, and presenting K-12 teacher resources for Utah Agriculture in the Classroom. This program is designed to enhance the ability of teachers to increase student knowledge about agricultural and environmental literacy while meeting mandatory Utah Core Standards in science, social studies, nutrition, and career and technical education.

• Design and deliver statewide workshops to present Utah Agriculture in the Classroom’s classroom resources to preservice and inservice teachers.
• Research, design, pilot test, and create research-based educational materials including lesson plans, bulletin boards, kits, and other media that are grade-specific and meet Utah Core Standards for K-12 teachers and their students.
• Design and create promotional materials (for print and electronic distribution) including newsletters, announcements, bulletins, and other media that support Utah Agriculture in the Classroom’s program and mission.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with organizations that promote agricultural literacy through formal and nonformal educational outreach, e.g., Utah Farm Bureau, Utah State Board of Education.
• Promote Utah Agriculture in the Classroom at state, regional, and national agricultural literacy-related conferences and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural education or related area in K-12 education plus two years of related experience
• Experience and/or knowledge in and about the field of agriculture
• Evidence of curriculum development experience
• Successful teaching experience in public schools
• Experience with word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), and design platforms (Canva)
• Proficient use of internet and email
• Evidence of ability to design, deliver, and evaluate quality curriculum and instruction
• Evidence of public speaking and/or presentation skills
• Proven self-starter; ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in agricultural education or related area in K-12 education
• Knowledge of current trends in education including familiarity with Utah Core Standards, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards
• Experience in the development and writing of K-12 instructional units
• Experience in delivering instruction via online courses
• Experience with graphics for print and electronic publication
• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing to the educational community
• Demonstrated ability to write proposals and administer grants

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter upload to "Other Documents 1-10"

3. Writing Sample(s) upload to "Other Documents 1-10"

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023