Assistant Professor of Practice at University System of New Hampshire in Plymouth State University

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Elementary Education and Youth Development program at Plymouth State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice in Elementary Education and Youth Development, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty delivering high-quality, face-to-face, education in an undergraduate setting. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, engaging in university and professional service, and working with local schools and community partners. The standard workload is 85% teaching, 15% service. The Elementary Education and Youth Development major provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary for working with and for children, youth and families in a variety of roles in schools and communities. The major has two options; Teacher Certification is for those interested in pursuing careers as elementary school teachers, while Youth Development is for students interested in any variety of careers outside the traditional classroom. The Elementary Education and Youth Development program is unique in its integrated nature and emphasis on early and extensive field work. Beginning in their very first semester, students in the program are enrolled in major coursework that includes carefully supported field experiences deliberately tied to the course content and methods. Thereafter, every semester in which a student enrolls in a major course, s/he will engage in accompanying field work. This program prepares graduates for the complex, interdisciplinary situations they will face as they work with and for children, youth, and families. Elementary Education and Youth Development centers on a carefully designed set of program outcomes that are essential for any career working with or for children, youth and families. All coursework, field work, and other academic experiences in the program are intended to gradually develop skill and knowledge in the key areas listed below. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Teach 15-16 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses within the Elementary Education and Youth Development major with a focus on Youth Development courses. Advise up to 30 undergraduate students in the Elementary Education and Youth Development major Participate in university, professional, and community service activities Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with community partners throughout New Hampshire Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous improvement Incorporate evidence-informed practices, critical thinking, and real-world professional applications into teaching and student learning Support innovative, experiential, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in education or a related discipline Skills in academic advising and mentoring students Innovative, student-driven, and possessing strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Demonstrated excellence in establishing and maintaining community partnerships Ability to teach multiple core courses in the Elementary Education and Youth Development program (such as ED 3020 Competencies for Youth Development Professionals or ED 3550 Leadership and Advocacy) Ability to contribute to program and university service, and to engage with the discipline and the community Demonstrated excellence working with and/or for children and youth Additional Desirable Qualifications PhD in Education or a related discipline Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching with evidence from colleagues and students Expertise working with/for organizations that serve children and youth outside of the public education system Experience developing or maintaining partnerships with internship sites Experience with experiential, hands-on, or innovative approache