Position Vacancy Listing: Faculty Professor for Youth Development in Program and Community Contexts, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Position Vacancy Listing

PVL # 84323

Working Title:

Faculty Professor for Youth Development in Program and Community Contexts

Official Title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:
An earned PhD degree in a social science (e.g. human ecology, education, educational psychology, community psychology, human
services, psychology, human development, or developmental psychology) or related discipline with expertise in adolescent or youth
development, youth studies, informal education among youth, or similar specialization.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
The emphasis of this position is on youth development in community and program contexts. Candidates for the position should
demonstrate a strong potential to achieve excellence in a program of scholarly research as well as the ability to integrate knowledge into
complex systems for the purpose of promoting positive youth development.

Principal duties:
As a lead scholar and program specialist for 4-H Youth Development, the principal duties are to provide research-based program
leadership and support for Cooperative Extension faculty and staff based in 72 counties of Wisconsin. The focus is on developing,
adapting and, most importantly, effectively disseminating statewide programs of youth development that are consistent with the mission
and priorities of 4-H Youth Development, needs of Wisconsin youth and community partners.

As a primary link between 4-H Youth Development and the Center for Community and NonProfit Studies, the primary duties are to
organize and implement strategies of collaborative, scholarly exchange among faculty, staff, and graduate students across Wisconsin
Cooperative Extension and the School of Human Ecology. The focus is on leveraging the resources of the two entities to strengthen youth
programming within Wisconsin.

As a faculty member in the Department of Civil Society and Community Studies, the position involves developing a strong research
program, competing for extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, teaching and mentoring graduate students,
providing university service and service in faculty governance roles.

This is a 12 month integrated faculty appointment in the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 75% of this
integrated position is as a program specialist for 4H Youth Development, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension.
25% of the position housed in the Department of Civil Society and Community Studies (School of Human Ecology, University of
Wisconsin-Madison). The principal duties of the integrated faculty are to serve as: (a) a lead scholar and program specialist for 4-H Youth
Development, (b) a primary link between 4-H and the Center for Community and NonProfit Studies, and (c) a tenure track faculty
member in the Department of Civil Society and Community Studies. Teaching responsbilities are determined by the needs of both the
department and Cooperative Extension.

Additional Information
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in:
- Providing leadership within large, decentralized systems, such as Cooperative Extension, particularly in roles that focused on applied
research and capacity building.
- Understanding theories of youth development and applying them to programmatic issues from adolescence through emerging
adulthood.
- Translating and disseminating research in ways that can be used by local practitioners, such as 4-H Youth Development county
educators, and their community partners.
- Using technology and distance education to reach rural and urban stakeholders, both youth and adults, for the purposes of instruction
and community building.
- Building networks of support for underserved populations of young people.1 of 3
- Preparing adults (volunteers, service providers, coalitions, advisory committees) to partner with young people in community building
efforts.
- Seeking external funds to support positive youth development programming, research, and evaluation.
- Working with youth across a range of demographically-diverse contexts.
The specific area of focus is open. It might include one or more of the following: Positive youth development, pathways for youth civic
engagement, youth-adult networks and partnerships, volunteer development, employment readiness, translational research and
dissemination, youth participation in coalitions, youth participation in action research.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

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Employee Class:
Faculty
Department(s): SOHE/GENERAL ADMINISTRATI
Full Time Salary Rate: Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: N/A
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: JANUARY 01, 2016
Number of Positions: 1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: DECEMBER 06, 2015

HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply electronically with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two representative publications and a copy of transcripts all
submitted as a single PDF file labeled with the applicant's name (e.g. JaneDoe.pdf) to apply@sohe.wisc.edu.
In addition, please have three letters of recommendation submitted directly from the recommenders to apply@sohe.wisc.edu. with the
subject line "Reference for [Applicant's Last Name]"
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity
and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Questions about the position can be directed to:
Libby Bestul Phone: 608-262-2611
1300 Linden Dr Fax: N/A
4232a Human Ecology Building Email: lbestul@wisc.edu
Madison, WI 53706-1524

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responses will be kept confidential and is not considered as part of the hiring criteria.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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