Preferred qualifications include experience in Extension programming, applied research, or commercial production involving vegetable crops; evidence of scholarly and Extension productivity; experience developing competitive grant proposals or serving as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on externally funded projects; experience assessing stakeholder needs and evaluating Extension program outcomes; demonstrated ability to communicate through in-person, written, digital, and multimedia formats; evidence of effective collaboration, leadership, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute effectively as a team member. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work cooperatively with Extension educators, area and state specialists, growers, producers, farmers’ market organizations, and industry stakeholders to identify priority needs and develop, implement, and evaluate research-based Extension programs.