Teaching Professor/Executive Director OR Teaching Associate Professor/Executive Director

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks an Executive Director for the Minnesota Council on Economic Education. This role combines leadership in educational programming with teaching responsibilities in the Department of Applied Economics. The successful candidate will oversee operations, ensuring alignment with educational standards while engaging with community stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to influence economic education across diverse populations in Minnesota, contributing to the financial literacy of K-12 students and teachers. If you are passionate about education and community engagement, this position offers a platform to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership roles, preferably in non-profit or academic settings.
• Strong background in economics and personal finance education.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Applied Economics and participate in departmental committees.
• Manage operations of MCEE, including education, outreach, and fundraising.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Community Engagement

Education

Doctorate in Applied Economics

Master's in Education or related field

Job description

About the Job

The Minnesota Council on Economic Education (MCEE) is an entrepreneurial non-profit organization (501c3) housed in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The mission of MCEE is to equip Minnesotans with the economic and personal financial understanding needed to succeed in today's complex economy. MCEE develops and delivers professional development courses and workshops for K-12 teachers, provides direct programs to K-12 students, and collaborates with community agencies in personal finance education for youth and adults in diverse populations. For more information about MCEE, visit http://www.mcee.umn.edu/.

The position involves serving as the executive director for MCEE and contributing to the teaching mission of the Department of Applied Economics. This is a 9-month, 100% appointment with guaranteed summer salary and administrative augmentation. The successful candidate will be hired into the appropriate job class based on education and experience, either 9401T or 9402T.

Key Responsibilities

University Teaching - Applied Economics (41%)

• Teach one to two semester-length courses annually in the Department of Applied Economics, including at least one introductory course.
• Participate as a member of the Undergraduate Committee of the Department of Applied Economics.

Executive Director of MCEE (59%)

• Manage all operations of MCEE, including education, outreach, development, fundraising, financial management, communications, supervision, and governance.
• Ensure program and curriculum alignment with standards and policies.
• Represent MCEE to key stakeholders and manage relationships with the community, funders, government, and other organizations.