Assistant Professor of Practice

University of New Hampshire • Plymouth, NH

8d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Education and Youth Development program at Plymouth State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty delivering high-quality, face-to-face education in an undergraduate setting. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, providing university and professional service, and working with local schools and community partners. The standard workload is 85% teaching and 15% service.

The Elementary Education and Youth Development major prepares students for work with and for children, youth, and families in schools and communities. It offers a Teacher Certification option for students pursuing elementary teaching careers and a Youth Development option for careers outside the traditional classroom. The program emphasizes early and extensive fieldwork integrated with coursework, with students participating in supported field experiences beginning in their first semester and alongside major coursework in subsequent semesters. The program aims to prepare graduates for complex, interdisciplinary work with children, youth, and families.

The position teaches 15–16 credit hours per semester, with a focus on Youth Development courses, and advises up to 30 undergraduate students. The successful candidate will contribute to program and curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement; build and sustain community partnerships throughout New Hampshire; and support innovative, experiential, interdisciplinary, and evidence-informed teaching and learning.

Plymouth State University is a residential, comprehensive university with an engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. Its campus is located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in the Lakes Region and White Mountains.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education or a related discipline.
• Skills in academic advising and student mentoring.
• Innovative, student-driven approach and 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 engage with the discipline and community.
• Demonstrated excellence working with and/or for children and youth.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in education or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching, with evidence from colleagues and students.
• Expertise working with or for organizations that serve children and youth outside 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15–16 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses in 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.
• Work with local schools and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level