ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR - Department of Education - 00089412
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 4, 2024
Hiring Department
Department of Education
Application Deadline
January 05th, 2024
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
Job Description
In coordination with the University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement and the Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development, the Department of Education at Missouri S&T seeks to fill a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track position that is eligible for rank and promotion. Non-tenure rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professor) may be assigned depending on qualifications and experience demonstrated through a curriculum vitae and by the college's promotion policy.
This position provides leadership to the: (1) design, development, delivery, and evaluation of the 4-H STEM program, (2) statewide 4-H youth leadership groups, including but not limited to the Missouri 4-H STEM Ambassadors, and (3) collaborations with colleagues, teaching and research faculty, regional Extension faculty and staff, youth, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders. The position creates systems to help youth, ages 5 to 18, learn about the role of STEM in their lives so that they may better explore career possibilities in related fields. The position is responsible for the leadership development and educational opportunities in STEM and is expected to collaborate with faculty in other fields and with 4-H state specialists and educators.
The faculty will also be responsible for leading both existing and new collaborations between 4-H, Missouri S&T Department of Education, and the MU College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). . The faculty will build multidisciplinary collaborations with campus faculty to develop programs, events, while also seeking external funding, thus contributing to both the research and the engagement mission of the university. This faculty will also contribute to the recruitment of undergraduate students and provide opportunities for hands-on learning and high-impact experiences (e.g., field experiences) for education majors. The faculty will also be expected to teach one to two courses per year within the Missouri S&T Department of Education . Service activities for both MU Extension and the department will be completed as assigned. .
The start date is negotiable but preferred as June 1, 2024 or earlier. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the position includes ongoing supplemental monetary support for scholarly activities. Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The appointment is an annually renewable contract with the Missouri S&T Education Department and the Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development. The faculty will report to the Chair of the Education Department with secondary supervision from the Director of the Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize principles of leadership, positive youth development, and education to build a research based STEM program with colleagues, teaching and research faculty, Extension faculty and staff, youth, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Teach one to two courses in the Missouri S&T Education Department per year.
- Provide educational leadership and public scholarship by planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating culturally competent educational programs.
- Develop, organize, coordinate, and lead comprehensive county, regional and state learning opportunities, incorporating STEM and addressing workforce preparedness in diverse fields.
- Lead the state youth leadership organizations, such as Missouri 4-H STEM Ambassadors.
- Seek external funding to support programmatic efforts.
- Manage revenue to sustain and grow STEM programming.
- Develop multidisciplinary collaborations with campus faculty to develop programs and events
- Other duties as assigned.
- Remain current on trends and research-based knowledge to effectively create relevant, reliable and responsive education. Apply this knowledge in scholarly products such as curriculum, in service education instruction, articles in professional journals and popular press, presentations at professional meetings, grant proposals.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills and increase research-based knowledge. Demonstrate mastery of core competencies, including subject matter expertise, effective and innovative teaching strategies, program development processes, and integration of new and emerging technology.
- Provide statewide leadership for Missouri 4-H in the areas of STEM.
- S&T is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address needs of Missourians including educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit http://extension.missouri.edu.
Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development. The 4-H Center is located on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Missouri 4-H serves more than 60,000 youth around the state using different delivery modes, from Community Clubs to Afterschool and In School programs.
The Education Department at Missouri S&T includes the academic department as well as the Kummer Center for STEM Education, the South Central Regional Professional Development Center, and the Child Development Center. Over 100 students are pursuing teacher certification at Missouri S&T. Students intending to teach high school major in their content area, middle school, elementary, and early childhood certification areas major in education. The department also has an educational studies emphasis area for those interested in informal educational settings.
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty and Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Leadership Received and Exercised:
The faculty reports to the Department Chair in the S&T Education Department with secondary supervision from the Director of the Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development.
How to Apply
Upload application materials including a cover letter describing research/ scholarly interests and qualifications, diversity statement, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references (no reference letters are required at this time) to: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/. Questions about the online application system are best directed to Missouri S&T Human Resources at (573) 341-4241 orhrs@mst.edu. Questions about the position should be addressed to the search committee chair: Julia Alexander,jalexander@mst.edu.
Qualifications
An earned doctorate in education or a related field with course work in a discipline or program related to STEM at time of appointment. Relevant coursework in one or more of the following areas: education, learning theory and learning strategies; organizational systems and human resource management; community development/ partnerships; child, adolescent, and human development; and volunteerism. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of maintaining such public scholarship
- Professional experience in designing, conducting, and evaluating education opportunities for youth and volunteers
- Ability to teach and mentor students within a youth/lifespan development and family science framework
- Ability to apply knowledge of STEM to volunteerism, human growth and development, experiential education, community collaborations and state and national issues relative to youth
- Ability to work and engage with department, university, and community members
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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