Open Rank Tenure Track Professor in The College of Education and Human Development 4-H Center for Youth Development
In coordination with the University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement, the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Missouri seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor specializing in leadership and civic engagement. This is a 12-month tenure-track position between HDFS and MU Extension with the primary appointment being in HDFS. The faculty reports to the HDFS Department Chair with secondary supervision from the Director of the 4-H Center for Youth Development.
Successful applicants will demonstrate scholarly activity consistent with the University’s status as an AAU member and a “Very High” Research Productive institution. Faculty will maintain an active and vibrant program of research and engagement in youth leadership and civic engagement, secure external funding to support such efforts, and support the department through teaching and service.
This position provides statewide leadership and strategic planning for the Missouri 4-H initiatives in civic engagement and leadership and will:
1. Design the development, delivery, and evaluation of the 4-H Leadership and Civic Engagement program which allows youth to learn about the role of leadership and civic engagement in their lives and explore career possibilities
2. Advance knowledge about youth leadership, youth-adult partnerships, and their contribution to meeting the needs of young people
3. Build the capacity of 4-H youth development professionals and volunteers in creating safe, sustainable, and vibrant learning environments for young people
4. Foster innovative systems to engage and retain adolescents
The faculty will also be responsible for building collaborations between 4-H, Extension, HDFS, and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) to develop programs and resources and to seek external funding. The faculty will teach one to two courses per year in HDFS in a related area such as youth development, civic engagement, or program evaluation. These may be associated with our HDFS Undergraduate majors or with the GP-IDEA MA (Master of Arts) programs in Youth Development and Family and Community Services. The faculty will also complete service for HDFS and MU Extension.
The start date is negotiable with preference for a start date of July 1, 2023. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the position includes ongoing supplemental monetary support for scholarly activities. Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain an active, externally funded program of research outreach, and scholarship
• Utilize principles of positive youth development, leadership, civic engagement, and education to build programs based on rigorous and cutting-edge research, diverse viewpoints, and culturally responsive and respectful approaches that put youth impact at the forefront
• Collaborate on program development and evaluation processes to ensure and assess the efficacy of youth leadership and civic engagement programs and systems of implementation
• Lead statewide strategic planning to grow, diversify and improve local, regional and state youth leadership systems and ensure that effective adolescent recruitment, retention, orientation, training, and recognition systems are in place at all levels
• Assess staff development needs relating to youth leadership and systems management. Design, develop, and coordinate the delivery of training for 4-H youth development professionals who have significant work responsibility for youth leadership and systems management
• Establish strong working relationships and provide guidance to 4-H youth development professionals on issues related to youth leadership and engagement
• Communicate the value of youth leadership, civic engagement, and adolescent development to stakeholders and serve on state, multi-task, and national Extension work groups to advance understanding of youth leadership in the field
• Teach one to two courses in the Department of Human Development and Family Science per year
• Advise and provide research supervision to graduate students in Human Development and Family Science and serve on thesis/dissertation committees for students in the department
• Provide service to the program, department, college, and university
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence
• 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 training and instruction, articles in professional journals and popular press, presentations at professional meetings, and 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.
• MU 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• An earned doctorate in Human Development and Family Science or a related field with course work in a discipline or program related to leadership and/or civic engagement at or within 6 months of the 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 youth leadership. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
• Professional experience in designing, conducting, and evaluating educational opportunities for youth and volunteers
• Ability to apply positive youth development frameworks to youth leadership and civic engagement, human growth and development, experiential education, community collaborations, and state and national issues relevant to youth impact
• Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of public scholarship
• Success or potential for success as principal investigator on externally funded projects
• Ability to teach and mentor students and youth professionals within a youth/lifespan development and family science framework
• Ability to work collaboratively with department and university colleagues and to engage in community outreach
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri system. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broad undergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and research programs attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked as one of America’s most livable cities. MU Extension programs are located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis city.
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension (EXT) 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 University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Missouri 4-H serves more than 70,000 youth around the state using different delivery modes, from Community Clubs to Afterschool and In School programs.
The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Department.
HDFS joined the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) on July 1, 2021, as the sixth and newest department. Faculty in the department conduct research about child, adolescent, and adult development, diversity and multiculturalism, family and relationship science, health, and family functioning. HDFS offers both undergraduate degrees (BA and BS) and graduate degrees (MA, MS, and PHD) programs, and has a significant presence on campus and within the state through its Extension outreach and services. HDFS is home to two large centers: Center for Family Policy and Research (CFPR) and Child Development Laboratory (CDL). The CFPR offers faculty and students opportunities to work on grant-funded research and intervention projects that directly serve children, families, and communities. The CDL provides childcare for children under six years and serves as a teaching and research laboratory for faculty and students. The Department currently has over 4 million in externally funded grants and contracts. The department has had a successful and historic partnership with MU Youth and Family Extension and helps to build upon these relationships for public scholarship.
The city of Columbia, MO.
Ranked by the American Institute for Economic Research as one of the nation’s top 10 college towns, Columbia combines small-town comforts, community spirit and a low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Our city of about 120,000 people lies midway between Missouri’s largest metro areas: St. Louis and Kansas City. It is home to nationally recognized public schools including two top-ranked high schools and two other colleges and educational centers. It is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues; home to multiple parks and outdoor recreation sites such as Rock Bridge State Park and the MKT Trail; and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals, such as the True/False Film Festival. Come see why Money magazine, Fortune magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Men’s Journal, MSN.com and others have all named Columbia, Missouri one of the best places in the country to live.
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102 Gwynn Hall, Department of Human Development and Family Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
United States
