New Mexico State University, College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, announces the opening of an Extension 4-H STEM Specialist. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Ph.D. or Ed.

D. (awarded by hire date) in a STEM discipline or a closely related field of study is required. The 4-H STEM Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of the

NMSU 4-H

program, as they relate to working with youths, adult volunteers, and 4-H Extension educators through hands-on experiential and digital learning engagement.

Major responsibilities include:

1 provide state-wide direction in developing, implementing, and evaluating 4-H Youth Development STEM programming (e.g. robotics, drone technology, artificial intelligence, and maker learning); 2) develop comprehensive research-based youth development curricula with a connection to STEM careers, school enrichment programs, train-the-trainer workshops, and programming resources in STEM topic areas with an emphasis on needs assessment, program design, program implementation, and program evaluation; 3) coordinate assigned New Mexico 4-H state events, contests, and awards; and communicate with participants, collaborators, and donors. Application must be submitted online by: 10/10/2026. For the complete job description, qualifications, and application process, visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search. NMSU is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff