Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Youth Conservation Education
School of Natural Resources
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
University of Missouri
Position Description: Assistant Professor in Youth Conservation
Education within the School of Natural Resources at the University of
Missouri. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track endowed position
with 70% research and 30% teaching/outreach responsibilities. Salary is
commensurate with experience.
Starting Date: August 2016
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be expected to develop a
nationally-prominent research program focused on evaluation of the
efficacy of conservation education strategies, curricula and programs
targeting youth and families. The faculty holding this position will be
expected to garner substantial extramural funding to supplement endowed
funding in support of research and outreach. Teaching responsibilities
will include 1-2 courses per year (at least one at the graduate level)
related to conservation/environmental education. Student advising and
serving on graduate committees is also expected. The Prairie Fork
Conservation Area http://prairiefork.missouri.edu/ (a site jointly
administered by the School of Natural Resources and the Missouri
Department of Conservation) is an ideal laboratory location and can be
used to facilitate teaching, research, and outreach efforts.
Qualifications: Candidates for the appointment should have or be close
to completing a Ph.D./Ed.D., in environmental/natural resources
education, youth programming, sustainability education, human dimensions
of natural resources and/or or a closely related education-focused
discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with experience
working collaboratively with natural resource or youth education
agencies and organizations within an outdoor recreation or informal
education context. Candidates should demonstrate a record of or
potential for a strong research program and outstanding teaching. Strong
verbal and written communication skills are essential.
About MU: MU, the flagship institution in the University of Missouri
System, has over 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is a
land grant institution and a member of the Association of American
Universities. Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City,
Columbia is a vibrant university town that is consistently ranked among
the top small cities to live in America. The School of Natural Resources
awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Natural Resources with emphasis
in multiple sub-disciplines. Detailed information about the programs and
faculty is available at http://snr.missouri.edu. The School operates
many laboratory and greenhouse facilities and has access to extensive
field areas available within the College of Agriculture’s Farms and
Centers Network (http://cafnr.missouri.edu/research/aes.php).
Application: To apply for this position, please visit the MU web site at
http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/. Please submit a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, narratives of teaching and research interests
and the names and contact information of three references. Review of
applications will begin on March 7, 2016 and will continue until the
position is filled. For additional information about the position,
please contact: Sonja Wilhelm Stanis, sonj...@missouri.edu
Benefit Eligibility: 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 & Staff Benefits website at
http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Missouri is an equal
access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully
committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. For more
information, call the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource
Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
The University of Missouri 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.
To request ADA accommodations, please call Human Resource Services at
573-882-7976. TTY users, please call through Relay Missouri, 1-800-RELAY
(735-2966) or en Español at 1-800-520-7309.
MU makes available to applicants a security report of crimes that
occurred on campus over the previous three years. For a copy of this
report, contact the University Police Department at (573) 882-5923 or
access their web site at: http://www.mupolice.com/.
