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| Job Title: | Extension Educator, Leadership & Civic Engagement (Mankato) |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Job Description: |
Job ID359797
LocationAll Other -See Job Description
Job FamilyEducation-Extension
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9623
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
Working Title:Extension Educator, Leadership and Civic Engagement
Classification:Assistant Extension Professor (9623), Academic Professional and Admin
Program Area:Community Development/Leadership and Civic Engagement (LCE)
Estimated Salary:$60,000 - $70,000, DOQ
Office Location:Mankato, MN (Extension Regional Office)
Reports to:LCE Program Leader, Community Development
Apply by:March 11, 2024
ABOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Community Development makes a difference by engaging Minnesotans to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of their communities. Faculty and staff of the center specialize in Community Economics (CE), Leadership and Civic Engagement (LCE) and Tourism. See more about the Center for Community Vitality at:
LCE programs and applied research help communities strengthen social capital, develop and strengthen capacity for local leadership, civic engagement and productive public discussion, collaboration and decision making related to the public good. Learn more about the work of the leadership and civic engagement program at:
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Extension educators meet program area outcome and impact goals through education, outreach, applied scholarship and by leveraging University of Minnesota resources for and with communities. LCE educators use applied research and research-informed program strategies and information to support communities as they build and enhance their leadership capacities and productively engage others to make informed decisions and take collective actions to effectively address public issues.
As a scholar-practitioner, the educator is responsible for equitable and inclusive program development, delivery and evaluation; use of scholarly/scientific research; contracting and establishing effective partnerships; utilizing technology and continuing their professional development. The educator develops partnerships and works with organizations to sponsor local programming. These program sponsors support programs by providing financial support, informing the program design, participating in program activities and implementing community initiatives that result from programming. Candidates with professional or lived experience in engaging diverse constituencies in their scholarship are especially encouraged to apply.
There is a focus for this position on teaching facilitation tools and processes that can build understanding and transform difficult issues/disagreement and discord in communities.
This includes:
Work with campus resources (Office of Conflict Resolution, Humphrey and the College of Education and Human Development) to identify resources and develop programming that enhances participants ability to manage conflict and engage around complex issues in community settings.
Develop a network of resources across the state that can support communities as they work through complex issues.
Participate in collaboration across states to share resources and support communities in dealing with complex and sometimes contentious issues.
Provide community-based educational programming to strengthen the capacity to work across differences and navigate disagreements in order to reach collective action.
The educator reports to the Program Leader for Leadership and Civic Engagement (LCE) and will collaborate with other educator colleagues, campus faculty and Extension's Regional Directors.
LOCATION OF POSITION
This educator will be in the Mankato Regional Extension office and will primarily serve a region of 10 counties and the Native Nations that share that geography in southern Minnesota. Nearly every community is within 100 miles of Mankato. Many of the educator responsibilities are conducted in the surrounding communities, so the regional office space is available for planning time, high-speed internet, and connecting with other Extension staff who serve this area. Hybrid office arrangements are possible, but this is not a fully remote position. Travel to partnering communities is expected and compensated.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
To meet the mission of Extension and the Center for Community Development, the Leadership and Civic Engagement Educator will:
Deliver Educational Programming (50%):
Design, deliver, market and evaluate educational programs, using culturally appropriate strategies for the adult learner and in collaboration with the community. Work with team members to:
Assess and understand the educational needs of the audience for each programming effort.
Design instructional processes and strategies with clear links between learning objectives and course content; Create learning activities and strategies in a logical sequence to support the deepening of learners' knowledge and skills.
Develop educational content and resources based in research and using a variety of methods.
Implement educational programming that focuses on participant engagement and generative learning.
Evaluate programming for continuous improvement.
Design, adapt and deliver leadership and civic engagement programming that addresses local, regional and statewide needs.
An emphasis for this position will include working with elected officials and community members to develop and deliver program resources that help community leaders manage conflict and complex issues where conflict is more likely to be present
Appropriately use technology to communicate, locate information, design and deliver education, evaluate, and report on program activities.
Ensure an inclusive approach to all programming, including but not limited to making sure Extension programs, facilities, and committees are accessible to new, diverse, and historically underserved audiences.
Provide program leadership, education and management for programs as designated and appropriate.
Deliver educational programming in both a virtual and in-person context.
Enhance Scholarship (15%):
Use best practices and inclusive research practices to measure, inform, evaluate and strengthen leadership and civic engagement processes - especially related to managing conflict and complex community issues.
Engage in scholarship that enhances our understanding about the practice of leadership and civic education.
Create practical knowledge that can impact real-life issues in Minnesota communities.
Share research and new practical knowledge through academic journals, professional papers, posters, conferences and other forums.
Demonstrate progress on promotion criteria associated with Extension's promotion system.
Continue professional development in inclusive leadership and program development, and delivery via conferences, additional graduate work, self-directed study, or other appropriate means of maintaining a high level of expertise.
Conduct Outreach (25%):
Develop and maintain effective local, regional, university and statewide partnerships that further the development and delivery of Extension educational... For full info follow application link.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Refer to ID 78367842 when applying |
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