Assistant Professor of Practice - Elementary Education and Youth Development

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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 approaches to teaching 
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration or community-engaged learning 
• Membership and participation in organizations such as the National Afterschool Association, 4H, or other related youth-serving organizations 

Applicant Instructions 

To receive full consideration, all application materials must be submitted through the University's online applicant site. 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - If more than 5 documents are required, upload additional documents within the "Application Questions" section.)  

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover Letter 
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References 
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy 
• Copies of Graduate Transcripts 

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. 

Compensation Pay Range 

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 

The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade:

Faculty 01

Location:

Plymouth