Assistant Professor - Child, Adolescent and Advocacy Studies - Position #2

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Working Title:
Assistant Professor - Child, Adolescent and Advocacy Studies - Position #2

Institution:
Winona State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:
Winona

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:
$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Job Description

• Teach courses in Child, Adolescent and Advocacy Studies.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Advising and providing support for CAAS students.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Salary Range: $64,066 (Asst) - $186,015; Commensurate with Rank and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university
• Two (2) years applied experience working with children and families
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Post-graduate training including coursework, workshops, and seminars
• Experience teaching online courses at the college level
• Experience with provision of child and/or family services (e.g. education, therapy (OT, SLP), counseling, advocacy)
• Experience with providing Child Protective Services and/or Foster Care
• Experience in child and family advocacy
• Experience with children from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented populations
• Experience working with children who have experienced trauma (ex: child sexual abuse, maltreatment, foster children)
• Relevant teaching experience at the college level
• Research experience and agenda relevant to child advocacy
• Experience with scholarly productivity or ability to demonstrate potential in this area
• Experience working collaboratively with community-based organizations, school districts and/or the broader community or the ability to demonstrate potential in this area
• Ability to use classroom technology and innovative teaching methods
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching

Other Requirements

1. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
2. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information
• At least three (3) letters of reference.Please advise persons providing letters of reference of Minnesota's open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.Letters can be sent to jobs@winona.edu.

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Review begins 4/30/2025

Appointment Date: August, 2025

Primary Location: Winona, MN

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU's Rochester campus is located in Minnesota's third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:
08-18-2025

Position End Date:
06-30-9999

Open Date:
04-09-2025

Close Date:
05-01-2025

Posting Contact Name:
Robin M Delong

Posting Contact Email:
mm3555je@minnstate.edu