Assistant or Associate Professor, Agricultural Education and Leadership

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 DASS's 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.

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.

Applications will be reviewed starting April 1, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for 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 (simonsenj@missouri.edu or 573-884-7375).

University of Missouri, Columbia Campus: The University of Missouri, 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 prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). 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.

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 additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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