Assistant/Associate Extension Professor - Labor & Workforce Development State Specialist

Hiring Department

Truman School of Government & Public Affairs

College of Arts & Science

University of Missouri Extension

Job Description

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and
Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives,
communities and economies by producing relevant, reliable and
responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our
dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with
researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs
that address the needs of Missourians including: educational
attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business
and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems.
For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please
visit https://extension.missouri.edu/.

University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with the Truman
School of Government and Public Affairs, is searching for a scholar
to serve as a state specialist in our Labor & Workforce
Development Program. The successful candidate will be a scholar
with a background in workforce development, workforce policy, labor
market data analysis, or labor education that will be able to link
scholarship with an extension program that extends the University
of Missouri beyond the boundaries of the university campus into
Missouri communities or regions.

This is a non-tenure track position anticipated to be 90% Extension
teaching and research and 10% service. Assignments are subject to
an annual negotiation between the faculty member and leadership.
There is a possibility of a reduction in Extension teaching for
this position, depending on the candidate and their ability to meet
the undergraduate and graduate teaching needs of the Truman
School.

Duties of the Position : The successful candidate will

• Contribute to a high-impact applied research and educational

program that supports issues of importance to Missouri, the Truman
School of Government and Public Affairs, and MU Extension.

• Link scholarship with a nationally recognized Extension program

that extends beyond the campus into Missouri communities and
regions through Extension publications, curricula, and
programs.

• Secure external funding to support the program and efforts

contained within the program.

• Publish in appropriate peer-reviewed scientific journals and

Extension outlets and present at appropriate state, regional, and
national conferences.

• Build and maintain relationships with relevant internal and

external stakeholders.

This is a 12-month academic position. Appointment may be made as a
non-tenure track (NTT) ranked faculty member through the Harry S.
Truman School of Government and Public Affairs if the successful
candidate has a Ph.D. or other applicable terminal degree.

LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position reports to the Chair, Truman School of Government
& Public Affairs. Extension leadership is received from the
Senior Program Director, Business & Communities program.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant/Associate Extension Professor should hold a terminal
degree in a closely related field, including social sciences, law,
education, business management, labor studies, or workforce
development. Candidates with a Master’s degree in a closely related
field with more than 10 years’ experience in that field will be
considered, but will be ineligible for a non-tenure track
rank.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Evidence of a successful engaged scholar, with experience in
developing and disseminating extension programming, program
development and evaluation, and resource generation is
preferred.

Application Materials

Should include CV, cover letter, etc.

Application Deadline

Application review begins 15 days from post date, but will accept
applications until position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates
currently in the United States in H-1B status or other
work-authorized status.

Other Information

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the
Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri
system. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most
comprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broad
undergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and research
programs attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU
is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked
as one of America’s most livable cities. MU Extension programs are
located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis
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
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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