Test(Assistant, Associate, Professor) State 4-H STEM Specialist

(Assistant, Associate, Professor) State 4-H STEM Specialist

 

The Ohio State University  

 

Columbus, Ohio

 

Department:

 

CFAES/OSU Extension

 

 

 

This faculty position provides overall leadership for developing and implementing a comprehensive Extension teaching and applied research agenda in experiential Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) education and digital learning engagement via 4-H positive youth development within the Department of Extension in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. 

 

 

 

Working collaboratively, faculty member will engage with a team of OSU professionals within OSU Extension as well as with cross-disciplinary department and colleges to engage in research and education in the following areas related to 4-H STEM experiential learning, including but not limited to: computer sciences, computational thinking, interactive multimedia learning, maker learning, digital 4-H learning engagement, etc. 

 

 

 

Develop curricula, lesson plans, train-the-trainer, and programming resources in these and related topic areas. Contribute to and collaborate with university and industry partners, faculty and Extension educators for education and scholarly work focused on 4-H STEM experiential and digital learning engagement. Advance the body of knowledge in these areas through peer-reviewed journal publications, presentations, and other scholarly works. Consult with clientele to address statewide issues in 4-H STEM as needed. Provide research-based and evidence-informed experiential learning strategies. Evaluate and respond to large scale statewide needs vs. individual requests. Collaborate with regional and federal 4-H STEM programming entities to address state to regional needs. Actively pursue and secure resources (grants, contracts, user fees) to focus on these issues. Be a resource for county-based extension professionals, volunteers, partners, and clientele. Is a productive and proactive team member of the state 4-H office. May supervise student workers, office support staff, and/or programming staff. Responsible for grants management, including compliance with institutional policies and best practices.

 

 

 

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice.  These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

 

 

 

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

 

 

 

Commitment to Diversity: The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment; and encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Our college’s Principles of Community https://brand.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/campaigns/principles-community affirms our conviction that racism has no place in CFAES. 

 

 

 

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

 

 

 

Qualifications: Ph.D. required; Tenure track (or potential for tenure) in the Department of Extension 

 

 

 

Application Instructions:

 

Applicants will apply at https://hr.osu.edu/careers/    

 

• Internals can apply directly from their Workday homepage, click on career icon, and search for the position by requisition number. Direct External Link:

https://osujoblinks.com/2o83

 

 

 

For full consideration, candidates must include the following: 

 

• a letter of application; a complete curriculum vitae including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five references; and statement of philosophy and approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for faculty, staff and students.