Full job posting found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361913400
Agency:National Science Foundation
Job Announcement Number:DUE-2014-0001
SALARY RANGE: | $106,263.00 to $165,596.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Tuesday, February 18, 2014 to Tuesday, April 01, 2014 |
SERIES & GRADE: | AD-1310-04 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full-time. - Permanent. |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:04 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy in the following location(s): Arlington, VA View Map Arlington, VA View Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Due to a recent change in Federal Appropriations Law, only Non-Citizens who are permanent US residents and actively seeking citizenship can be considered. Therefore, you are required to provide documentation that confirms you are actively seeking citizenship at the time you submit your application. Non-citizens who do not provide documentation will not be considered. |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Public Trust - Background Investigation |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
The NSF is seeking qualified candidates for a permanent full-time Program Director position in the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in physics, physics undergraduate education and knowledge of physics education research.
EHR is responsible for programs that strengthen STEM education at all levels and in all settings across the U.S. in order to support the development of a diverse, well-prepared workforce of scientists, engineers and educators who work to enhance the quality of life, health and prosperity of all citizens. The DUE within EHR focuses on the promotion of excellence in undergraduate STEM for all students. It supports programs and activities that develop and distribute effective pedagogy and educational materials, stimulate and support research on learning, promote scientific literacy, and foster connections across all education levels.
More information about EHR programs can be found at their website.
EHR is responsible for programs that strengthen STEM education at all levels and in all settings across the U.S. in order to support the development of a diverse, well-prepared workforce of scientists, engineers and educators who work to enhance the quality of life, health and prosperity of all citizens. The DUE within EHR focuses on the promotion of excellence in undergraduate STEM for all students. It supports programs and activities that develop and distribute effective pedagogy and educational materials, stimulate and support research on learning, promote scientific literacy, and foster connections across all education levels.
More information about EHR programs can be found at their website.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of experience in physics education at the undergraduate level. Individuals must have experience and demonstrated scholarship in physics research as well as in physics-related undergraduate STEM education practice/and or research.
The individual selected must be able to interact on a peer basis with senior scientific and managerial personnel throughout NSF, other Federal agencies, academia, and the private sector.
The ability to build bridges with the NSF Directorates is a necessity in order to help coordinate education efforts.
The ability to build bridges with the NSF Directorates is a necessity in order to help coordinate education efforts.
