| Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator |
| Job Type |
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| Organization |
University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program |
| Job Description |
About the Position
This position is a 50% (part-time) academic professional appointment with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG) or could contribute 50% to an existing appointment in another University of Minnesota department. The title for this position is Assistant Extension Professor (non-tenure track) with the working title of Minnesota Sea Grant Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator (MNSG ELWD EE).
General Responsibilities
The MNSG ELWD EE will focus their education and workforce development programming efforts on water resources, flood and coastal and climate change resilience, water quality, invasive species, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transportation and other water resources topics related to MNSG’s strategic plan. The extension educator will work in cooperation with staff from MNSG, University of Minnesota Extension, Sea Grant Center for Great Lakes Literacy, , partner agencies and organizations, and researchers to accomplish the goals relevant to their area of expertise within the Minnesota Sea Grant Strategic Plan. Work must be related to one or more of Sea Grant’s four focus areas: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Resilient Communities and Economies, Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development, and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Required Qualifications
- A master’s in education is required. This degree must be from an accredited institution or equivalent, and with an emphasis on environmental education, science education, aquatic science, environmental studies or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in writing science standards-aligned, inquiry-based lesson plans and a working knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards and Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards.
- Obtained status as a licensed teacher in Minnesota either currently or in the past.
- Knowledge of and experience with workforce development principles and practices.
- At least two years of demonstrated experience in developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating education and/or workforce development programs for diverse audiences using a variety of methods.
- Demonstrated record of working effectively and respectfully in a team setting with staff, constituents, and partners with diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience teaching or coaching educators and creating professional development and/or workforce development programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation techniques.
- Strong knowledge of pedagogical foundations and understanding of current research in experiential and inquiry-based learning, social emotional learning, inclusive education practices and science and phenomena-based curricula.
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| Location |
Duluth, MN or St. Paul, MN |
| Expires |
2024-07-17 |
| Link |
https://seagrant.umn.edu/articles/job-elwd-ee |
| MAEE Partner |
Minnesota Sea Grant |
Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator
University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program
Location: Duluth, MN or St. Paul, MN
Expires: 2024-07-17
Job Description:
About the Position
This position is a 50% (part-time) academic professional appointment with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG) or could contribute 50% to an existing appointment in another University of Minnesota department. The title for this position is Assistant Extension Professor (non-tenure track) with the working title of Minnesota Sea Grant Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator (MNSG ELWD EE).
General Responsibilities
The MNSG ELWD EE will focus their education and workforce development programming efforts on water resources, flood and coastal and climate change resilience, water quality, invasive species, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transportation and other water resources topics related to MNSG’s strategic plan. The extension educator will work in cooperation with staff from MNSG, University of Minnesota Extension, Sea Grant Center for Great Lakes Literacy, , partner agencies and organizations, and researchers to accomplish the goals relevant to their area of expertise within the Minnesota Sea Grant Strategic Plan. Work must be related to one or more of Sea Grant’s four focus areas: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Resilient Communities and Economies, Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development, and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Required Qualifications
- A master’s in education is required. This degree must be from an accredited institution or equivalent, and with an emphasis on environmental education, science education, aquatic science, environmental studies or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in writing science standards-aligned, inquiry-based lesson plans and a working knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards and Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards.
- Obtained status as a licensed teacher in Minnesota either currently or in the past.
- Knowledge of and experience with workforce development principles and practices.
- At least two years of demonstrated experience in developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating education and/or workforce development programs for diverse audiences using a variety of methods.
- Demonstrated record of working effectively and respectfully in a team setting with staff, constituents, and partners with diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience teaching or coaching educators and creating professional development and/or workforce development programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation techniques.
- Strong knowledge of pedagogical foundations and understanding of current research in experiential and inquiry-based learning, social emotional learning, inclusive education practices and science and phenomena-based curricula.
Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator
Posted: September 16, 2024 by icebergdev
Category: Minnesota Sea Grant
About the Position
This position is a 50% (part-time) academic professional appointment with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG) or could contribute 50% to an existing appointment in another University of Minnesota department. The title for this position is Assistant Extension Professor (non-tenure track) with the working title of Minnesota Sea Grant Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator (MNSG ELWD EE).
General Responsibilities
The MNSG ELWD EE will focus their education and workforce development programming efforts on water resources, flood and coastal and climate change resilience, water quality, invasive species, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transportation and other water resources topics related to MNSG’s strategic plan. The extension educator will work in cooperation with staff from MNSG, University of Minnesota Extension, Sea Grant Center for Great Lakes Literacy, , partner agencies and organizations, and researchers to accomplish the goals relevant to their area of expertise within the Minnesota Sea Grant Strategic Plan. Work must be related to one or more of Sea Grant’s four focus areas: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Resilient Communities and Economies, Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development, and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About the Position
This position is a 50% (part-time) academic professional appointment with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG) or could contribute 50% to an existing appointment in another University of Minnesota department. The title for this position is Assistant Extension Professor (non-tenure track) with the working title of Minnesota Sea Grant Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Extension Educator (MNSG ELWD EE).
General Responsibilities
The MNSG ELWD EE will focus their education and workforce development programming efforts on water resources, flood and coastal and climate change resilience, water quality, invasive species, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transportation and other water resources topics related to MNSG’s strategic plan. The extension educator will work in cooperation with staff from MNSG, University of Minnesota Extension, Sea Grant Center for Great Lakes Literacy, , partner agencies and organizations, and researchers to accomplish the goals relevant to their area of expertise within the Minnesota Sea Grant Strategic Plan. Work must be related to one or more of Sea Grant’s four focus areas: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Resilient Communities and Economies, Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development, and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications