Missouri University of Science and Technology Looking for Assistant Teaching Professor – Department Of Education – #00089412 at Rolla, MO Full Time

Job ID: 49716

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.

Professional Expectations:

• 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.

University Information:

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 or [email protected]. Questions about the position should be addressed to the search committee chair: Julia
Alexander, [email protected].

Minimum 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

Comments

 

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

The
University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants
for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected
veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including,
but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more
information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or contact the Title IX
Coordinator.