Job Description
Job Description 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.
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.
We are interested in candidates whose professional background,
research, and/or teaching interests complement DASSs existing
strengths in agricultural education and communication and
agricultural policy analysis. DASS is home to several research and
outreach centers, including the Food and Agricultural Policy
Research Institute (FAPRI), the Rural and Farm Finance Policy
Analysis Center (RaFF), the Graduate Institute of Cooperative
Leadership (GICL), the Financial Research Institute (FRI), the
McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and the
Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security. DASS has a strong
tradition of granting faculty extraordinary latitude to develop new
and innovative centers, programs, and activities.
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.
Application Materials Applications will be reviewed starting April 1, 2025. Review of
applications will continue until the position is filled. Please
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Job ID 54862 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 (
"mailto:simonsenj@missouri.edu"> simonsenj@missouri.edu or
573-884-7375).
Other Information University of Missouri, Columbia Campus: The
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Columbia (Mizzou) is the flagship campus of the University of
Missouri System and was established in 1839 as the first public
university west of the Mississippi. Mizzou is one of the nation's
top-tier Research 1 (R1) universities and a member of the
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University of Missouri is a nationally competitive, global
university and Missouri's largest public research university.
Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law,
medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering and a
nuclear research reactor on one campus.
Columbia, Missouri: Columbia is consistently ranked among
the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town
located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers
low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools,
higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri
Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by
the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and
offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has
easy access to airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas
City.
Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
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Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure
each persons 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.
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,
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To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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