Position Overview
The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Agricultural Education and Leadership. This is a nine-month tenure-track appointment to support teaching and research in the Division's agricultural education and leadership program. Based on qualifications, a candidate appointed at the Associate professor rank will be eligible for tenure.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research and teaching courses in the area of agricultural leadership. Research should focus on the linkages among teaching, learning, and leadership. This could include teacher retention, effective teaching strategies, youth/student motivation, evaluation of programs, and emergent opportunities in sustainability leadership/education. Faculty are expected to engage in grant work, particularly collaborative efforts with other faculty within Division and College with an emphasis on USDA-NIFA, Higher Ed Challenge Grants, and potentially NSF. Teaching expectations include courses on leadership, leadership theory, and application. Courses may be delivered via traditional classroom and/or online format. Other teaching, undergraduate student organization advising, advising of students, and/or service responsibilities may be assigned in place of the above should our needs change.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in agricultural leadership, agricultural education (broadly defined), or a related social sciences discipline by time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on: Impact of research focusing on areas noted above, including publications in peer reviewed journals and evidence of ability to obtain external funding for research. Effectiveness of teaching. Success in working with undergraduate and graduate students in a learning and mentoring environment. Interpersonal skills and the ability to lead within an academic environment. Willingness to adapt as change arises.
How to Apply
Please visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for Job ID 54862 to see the full announcement and to submit an application. All applications must include a letter of interest in the position, current Curriculum Vitae, relevant scholarship-related work samples, contact information for three professional references, and other supporting materials. The finalist for the position will be required to provide official transcripts for graduate courses. Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Jon Simonsen (simonsenj@missouri.edu or 573-884-7375).
Equal Employment Opportunity
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