Western Michigan University
invites applications for the Director of the Science and Mathematics
Program Improvement (SAMPI) program, beginning January 2018 at the rank
of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Contract/Grant Professor).
Successful candidates must have : 1) doctoral degree and experience in a
STEM or STEM education field; 2) knowledge/skills in program
evaluation/educational research; 3) excellent interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills and ability to work with diverse clients
external to the University (K-12 educators, higher education faculty,
and informal educators); and 4) administrative experience, including
grant and contract acquisition and administration, budget and personnel
management, and unit operations. The SAMPI director is responsible for
directing overall administration of the unit (0.25 FTE), providing
instruction in the Mallinson Institute of Science Education (0.25 FTE)
and conducting externally-funded evaluation, research, and other
programmatic activities (approximately .50 FTE). The Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among 76 public
institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high
research activity. WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer consistent with applicable federal and State law. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin
September 13, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants
should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs
to apply (Position Number: 0604095). Online applications should include
a letter of application, list of references, and vita. Questions can
be directed to Dr. Charles Henderson, Chair of Search Committee, and
Director of the Mallinson Institute for Science Education
(Charles.Henderson@wmich.edu).
Position: 12-month position at the rank of
assistant/associate/full Contract/Grant Professor of Science Education,
starting January 1, 2018.
Qualifications: -Doctoral degree in an area related to science
or math education, or to evaluation methodologies. Must have a
background in a STEM or STEM Education field and knowledge/skills in
program evaluation/educational research
-Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and
ability to work with clients external to the University (K-12 educators,
higher education faculty, and informal educators)
-Administrative experience, including grant and contract acquisition and
administration, budget and personnel management, and unit operations
Preferred Qualification:
-Demonstrated global and/or multicultural competency
Responsibilities: The Director of SAMPI has three primary
responsibilities: 1) direct overall administration and operation of the
unit (approximately .25 FTE); 2) provide instruction in the Mallinson
Institute for Science Education (.25 FTE) and 3) conduct
externally-funded evaluation, research, and other programmatic
activities (approximately .50 FTE). This position reports to the
Director of the Mallinson Institute for Science Education.
Department: Western Michigan University's Science and
Mathematics Program Improvement conducts client-centered, user-friendly
program evaluations and professional consultations for K-12 schools,
institutions of higher education, the state departments of education,
nonprofit organizations and other education entities. SAMPI emphasizes
program improvement and uses a collaborative, consensus-building
approach to facilitate active involvement of clients in the evaluation
and program improvement process. SAMPI's team consists of researchers
and staff with backgrounds in science, mathematics, K-12 and higher
education settings, data management, statistics, and technology. SAMPI
also draws on the expertise of WMU faculty as well as collaborators
across the country. The SAMPI team uses a range of techniques, including
standard evaluation procedures, research, professional development
activities, materials and assessment studies, and other project-specific
consultation services. SAMPI is a center within the Mallinson Institute
for Science Education in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences.
www.wmich.edu/sampi<http://www.wmich.edu/sampi>
Compensation: Salaries are competitive. Generous fringe benefits, including full TIAA/CREF contributions are provided.
Starting Date: January 1, 2018.
Applications: Review of applications will begin on September
13, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants
should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs to apply (Position Number: 0604095).
Dr. Charles Henderson
(Charles.Henderson@wmich.edu<mailto:Charles.Henderson@wmich.edu>)
Chair of Search Committee
Director, MISE
Western Michigan University, Campus Box 5444
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
