Agricultural Leadership Specialist/Professor - HigherEdJobs

The College of Education and Human Sciences, Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership at South Dakota State University in Brookings,
SD is recruiting for an Agricultural Leadership Specialist (70% extension, 30% teaching), 9 month tenure track appointment with 2-month
supplementary salary on an annually renewable contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will provide leadership for professional development training focusing on agricultural leadership, learning community development and adult learning concepts. The incumbent will:

• Collaborate with field specialists and faculty to provide professional development training focusing on agricultural leadership, learning community development and adult learning concepts;
• Teach leadership class(es) for the Ag Education major;
• Conduct research projects that support agriculture leadership and publish results in appropriate scientific journals and other publicly available reports;
• Provide technical support for local Field Specialists in developing communication plans for program initiatives and delivery outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Ph.D. in Human Sciences, Leadership Studies or closely related degree. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication and ability to work well with diverse audiences. Experience in applied field research. Ability to obtain a valid South Dakota driver's license within 30 days of hire and willingness to travel throughout South Dakota.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Record of extension and/or research publications.

SALARY:
Commensurate with qualifications.

UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY:
SDSU is a land grant institution and the state's largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 12,800 students. The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership has NCATE accredited programs in early childhood education, secondary education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Agricultural Education. The department also houses the Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education where there resides one toddler laboratory classroom, two preschool classrooms, and one kindergarten room, which is a cooperative venture with the Brookings School District.

SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota, a community of approximately 22,100 near the east central border of South Dakota on Interstate 29. The city has an excellent K-12 education system, is accessible to major medical facilities, has an active cultural and social environment, and has numerous lakes and parks within driving distance. It is 50 miles north of Sioux Falls, a city of close to 150,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled, with full consideration given to applications received by December 31, 2012.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this posting." The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

For questions on the position, contact Emery Tschetter 605-688-4643.

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran?s status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 324, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175697735

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