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Faculty Job Listings

• Educational, School and Counseling Psychology (ESCP)

  • Assistant Professor

    Job Description
    	UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION   Tenure Track Faculty Position in Health Education and Promotion   As part of our recently developed Strategic Plan and our enhanced commitment to research and quality education as an AAU member institution, the University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is committed to continuing its focus on Health Promotion and Education. We are searching for an individual to fill a tenure track faculty position who shares the College’s commitment to quality research, excellent teaching, exceptional service to students and the profession, and to continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. We anticipate hiring one assistant professor, and hope to pursue additional hires in the upcoming years.    Qualifications: Doctorate in Health Promotion, Health Education, Health Psychology, or a related field by the time of appointment (anticipated September 1, 2013). Evidence of scholarly productivity and strong potential for securing external research funding. Ability to develop and sustain an independent program of scholarly research. Evidence of effective undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.   These positions will be housed in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (ESCP).   About ESCP: ESCP offers doctoral degrees in Educational Psychology (with an emphasis area in Statistics & Measurement), School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Health Education and Promotion. Master’s and Specialist degrees are offered in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Health Education and Promotion, Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, and Career Counseling. More information on the department can be found at: http://education.missouri.edu/ESCP/index.php. About the College: The College of Education (COE) is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country.  The COE recently completed a new strategic plan and is financially well positioned to invest in opportunities for innovative ideas in support of the plan.  Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $12 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service.  Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth.  The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs. About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System.  In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation.  Today, the College of Education has a student population of approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students with 88 tenured/tenure-track and 29 full-time non-tenure track faculty members. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus.  As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation. This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life.  There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community.  Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas.  Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.   Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.   Appointment: Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning September 1, 2013   To Apply:  Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php.  Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, (b) evidence of scholarly quality and productivity, (c) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews) (d) evidence of experiences in generating external funding, and (e) names and contact information for three reference in the Attachments section of the application.  Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.    Please contact Dr. Keith Herman, Search Committee Chair HermanKE@missouri.edu or 573-884-2419 for questions about the position.  Please contact Human Resources at umchrs@missouri.edu for questions about the application process. Beginning Review Date:  Formal review of applications will begin February 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
    	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. 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.

• Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum (LTC)

  • Assistant Teaching Professor

    Job Description
    	Assistant Teaching Professor Department of Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum     The University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is dynamically growing and changing. We are searching for individuals to join our team who share our commitment to teaching excellence, exceptional service to students and continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. The Department of LTC within the college seeks an individual for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor for a nine month position.   Qualifications:  Doctorate in Career and Technical Education, Adult and Continuing Education, Business Education, Human Resource Development or a related field by the time of appointment; ability to teach and advise graduate and undergraduate online students.   Preferred Qualifications:  Experience working with military or veteran services programs; experience teaching at or working with community colleges, corporate training programs, trade union training centers, or other adult education activities.   Responsibilities:  This faculty member will develop and/or teach 4 online courses each semester during spring and fall, as well as advise students in the online undergraduate and/or graduate programs. In addition, this faculty member will collaborate with the program coordinator and administrative faculty and contribute to the development and implementation of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Bachelor of Educational Studies (BES) programs, and participate in ongoing improvement activities related to these programs. This individual may also work directly with military and veteran services program personnel on activities related to the CTE and BES programs. About the College: The MU College of Education has approximately 1,300 undergraduate students, 1,600 graduate students, 88 tenure-track faculty members and ranks No. 58 in the nation among colleges and schools of education by U.S. News & World Report.  About MU:  MU, the flagship institution in the University of Missouri System, has nearly 34,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is a member of the American Association of Universities, a state land grant institution and a RU/VH: Research University (very high research activity) as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment: Non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning no later than August, 2013; Position is eligible to teach or assume additional duties during the summer semester, if desired and contingent upon need and available resources. To Apply:  Applicants must apply online and submit the following:  letter indicating interest, vitae, transcripts, philosophy of teaching statement and/or evidence of online course development and teaching effectiveness (preferably at the graduate level), and the names of three references. http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Contact information for questions about the position: Dr. Tony Barbis, Search Committee Chair Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum University of Missouri 303 Townsend Hall Columbia, MO 65211-2400 barbisam@missouri.edu   Beginning Review Date:  Formal review of applications will begin April 13 and continue until the position is filled.
    	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. 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.

Staff Job Listings

• Adventure Club

  • Site Facilitator

    Job Description
    	Site Responsibilities Supervise Children •Provide on-site supervision for the morning shift and afternoon shift; times dependent on school location. •Maintain a safe and nurturing atmosphere •Interact and develop positive relationships with all children •Organize programming so the children are active, involved, and successful •Provide and model effective discipline techniques •Operate the program within licensing, accreditation, and program regulations Plan & Implement Activities •Full-time Site Facilitators are expected to work & plan 40+ hours per week: some weekends and nights •Set schedule & curriculum •Offer a variety of choices to all age groups •Organize and implement Jump Start Our Learning Time (JOLT) •Check-out & utilize clubs on a weekly basis •Develop or revise club curriculum •Communicate with staff to foster completion & implementation of daily curriculum •Plan/work all scheduled CPS’s early release days and Adventure Club’s Full-Day Programs •Purchase & stock supplies as needed Supervise/Mentor Staff •Supervise, coach, mentor and evaluate 5-16 staff persons •Initiate on-site introduction and training •Ensure all staff obtain expected training hours •Ensure all staff are current on TBs & physicals •Communicate daily staff expectations (debrief each day) •Educate staff in regards to licensing & accreditation regulations •Teach staff conflict-resolution strategies with the children •Set example for your staff through modeling. (i.e. be on time, come prepared, etc.) •Arrange substitutes as needed at your site •Maintain staff to child ratio at all times (1:12) •Prepare and organize break schedules within appropriate deadlines •Hold site staff meetings every two weeks •Track staff paperwork to ensure it is turned into the office in a timely manner and is kept current •Provide necessary and appropriate discipline and consequences for staff failing to abide by Adventure Club’s staff policies & procedures listed in Staff Handbook •Supervise and evaluate Field Experience Students from various educational programs on campus and within the community Communicate with Parents, School Staff, Adventure Club Administrators, Licensing & Accreditation •Communicate and develop positive relationships with each •Ensure parents have received & abide by Parent Handbook policies •Enforce & follow up on policy violations/infractions •Post/display/hand out flyers, newsletters, & additional paperwork as needed •Maintain positive working relationships with the school administration and inform them of activities and/or problems as needed •Advise & consult with Adventure Club administrative staff as problems, situations, or emergencies arise on site •Vacation/days off need to be approved by Director and Assistant Director and need to be planned according to program needs & schedule (i.e. days Columbia Public Schools are not in session, staff must still observe the UMC calendar) •Send monthly summary of accomplishments, activities, & situations to the Director and Assistant Director •Each semester hold an orientation for parents Administrative Responsibilities Paperwork •Budget Paperwork:  Monthly ledger, receipts, FSD and Adventure Club scholarship attendance forms •Additional Paperwork:  Monthly newsletter, additional flyers, self-evaluations, end of the year summary, JOLT summaries, etc. •Staff Paperwork:  Bi-weekly timesheets, evaluations, Employee Conduct Forms, staffing schedule changes, staff demos, etc. Committees, Trainings, & Other Meetings •Standing Committees: Participate in one of four committees: Curriculum, Staff Development, Parent Education, and Community Relations. •Attend/provide monthly training sessions: Adventure Club will host training sessions.  Site Facilitators are required to attend trainings as well as teach training sessions. •Sexual Harassment Prevention Training •Staff Meeting: Attend and participate in weekly office staff meetings. •Special Teams: Will be formed as needed for special projects.  The Site Facilitators can volunteer or will be assigned to these teams.  Assigned tasks need to be completed; time frames will vary. Special Events Mandatory Attendance Events (examples include but are not limited to) 1.             Open House 2.             Spring Festival 3.             SA Recognition Dinner 4.             SF Recognition Luncheon 5.             Family Nights 6.             COE Retreat 7.             1 of 4 trainings scheduled for September-December (in addition to any conference you may attend) 8.             2 of 6 trainings scheduled for January-May (in addition to any conference you may attend) 9.             SA Orientation and the 4 hours of training in August 10.          New SFs and CCAs are required to attend the MOSAC PDI Parent Orientation •Parent orientation is an important tool to ensure parents learn and understand the policies and procedures for the Adventure Club program.  Each site will hold 1 parent orientation in August and 1 in January.  As parents enroll beyond each orientation you will need to use the parent checklist on an individual basis.  The template for the power point presentation for this event is located in network space. Site Binder Expectations •All programs are required to compile a program binder that must be completed by January 2012 and items added through May 2012.  A binder outline will be provided.  The binder will be turned in to the Coordinator for Program Quality and Improvement during the end of the year check in period.  This binder will serve as a tool for supporting documentation during licensing, accreditation, DESE, and QRS visits.  Additional Duties •Site Memory Book:  Pictures outlining the year at each site are organized in an 19 school-wide scrapbook.  Each site contributes 4 pages on acid-free paper with tasteful art decorations. •Club Check-in:  Clubs are checked out each week (on Monday) to be used at each site.  Most clubs are weekly.  These clubs are checked in on Friday from 9-10 a.m.  Clubs must be stocked, copies of worksheets made and cleaned at check in time.  Clubs are to be checked in by Curriculum Committee. •Communicate with Office Administration:  Each Site Facilitator determines when he/she needs to talk with the Director, Assistant Director, Program Coordinators, or Office Manager.  Obvious reasons (not limited to, but could include): serious behavior problems with children, uncooperative staff, questions about school policies or conflict with school staff, and upset parents.  The Administrative Staff maintains an open door policy; however, Site Facilitators are expected to come with suggestions & ideas for possible solutions after using other available resources (i.e., peers, mentors, problem-solving strategies, etc.). •Compliance with Licensing & Accreditation Regulations. •Other duties to be assigned Requirements •A Facility Director Certification Request Form indicating approval for facility director for 60+-100+ children from the Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Child Care, transcripts, list of references, and a cover letter must be attached to the University of Missouri application.  Contact the Bureau of Child Care at 573-882-9399 for more information on completing and receiving the Facility Director Certification Request Form.  •If hired, continued employment is contingent upon approval by the Department of Health & Senior Services, Bureau of Child Care for Facility Director of the site in which you are placed. •A completed TB & physical form will be required if offered a position.  •All full-time Site Facilitators will need to complete CPR/1st Aid class & University Orientation program within one month of hire date.  •All full-time Site Facilitators must also achieve CPR/1st Aid Instructor certification within three months of hire date.  •All Adventure Club manuals should be read within the first week of employment.  •If hired, the Family Registry Form must be immediately submitted at the expense of the employee.  If you are placed at a school that is under a current grant, you will be required to have a fingerprint test/check. Must pass a Criminal Background Screening; felony convictions and any drug conviction will disqualify a person from working as a Site Facilitator for Adventure Club. Hiring Range:   $27,900-$29,500 based on 12 month’s work.  This is a school year position with summers negotiable.  If do not work summer, go on a leave of absence. Shift:  6:45 a.m. -6:00 p.m. (varied) Preferred Qualifications:  An Associate’s degree with at least twelve hours of child related coursework, or an equivalent of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired is necessary.  Six months of experience in planning programs involving children is necessary.  A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  Adequate experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook email.  The ability to be both tactful and flexible, along with the use of good judgment and utilizing common sense when making decisions involving the Adventure Club program is required. Application Materials:  All applicants must submit online a cover letter, resume, and a list of references, along with the online University application.  Serious applicants should complete a “Facility Director Certification Request Form”.  The form must show certification as a Facility Director for sites with 90 or more children.  This complete form will be required before offers will be made.  As this form can take several weeks to get back, timeliness is crucial.  Contact the Bureau of Child Care at 573-882-9399 or your local Bureau for more information on how to become certified.  Anticipated start period: August 6, 2013.
    	Minimum Qualifications
    	An Associate's degree, with at least twelve hours of child related coursework, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Six months of experience in planning programs involving children is necessary.
    	Benefit Eligibility
    	This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, 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. 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.