Director of Interdisciplinary STEM Education, North Carolina State University

 https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/206217

Posting Number	PG193559EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Director of Interdisciplinary STEM Education
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate upon education and experience
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, may be available.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	College of Sciences - Dean
About the Department	The College of Sciences (COS) is home to six departments: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biological Sciences, and Marine Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. In addition there are several Centers focused on research and graduate student training (Bioinformatics Research Center, Center for Research in Scientific Computation), as well as strong outreach efforts, such as the Science House and strong partnership with the State Museum of Natural Sciences. The State Climate Office of North Carolina is also part of the college. The faculty, staff, and students of the College of Sciences are committed to excellence in research, teaching and learning, and public service. Our focus on multi-disciplinary collaboration builds a foundation of experience that well prepares students for the real world. Our undergraduates work alongside faculty and graduate students on research teams exploring some of today’s most exciting scientific challenges. The college provides instruction in the sciences to thousands of students enrolled in the many other colleges at NC State. The Dean’s Office is responsible for providing leadership, programs, and support for students and faculty within the college and across campus. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and theSciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem-solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties	The College of Sciences, in partnership with the Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI), at NC State University is seeking a talented and innovative educator to join its faculty. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing integrative and interdisciplinary STEM courses within the ISI’s cross-disciplinary program in molecular sciences, leveraging creative pedagogical approaches and fostering a collaborative and student-centered learning environment. This hire will utilize opportunities provided by the forthcoming Integrative Sciences Building (ISB) to enable inquiry-based studies across disciplines. As a tenured or tenure-track faculty member (Open Rank), the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to both teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Their scholarly activity might include areas such as interdisciplinary education, mentorship, and/or best practices for interdisciplinary and hands-on, laboratory-based coursework, and they will seek external funding to support these endeavors. A significant component of this position will be developing interdisciplinary curricula in collaboration with teams of faculty within the ISI. They will be expected to teach undergraduate courses associated with the Integrative Sciences Initiative and contribute to the development of innovative instructional methods, particularly as related to the initiative. The candidate will likely have a tenure home in one of the College of Science’s six academic departments as appropriate to their expertise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful teaching and discipline-based education research, with a preference for experience in integrative and interdisciplinary approaches to molecular STEM education. They will have demonstrated experience in training students using active learning and inquiry-based approaches. A commitment to creating a welcoming learning and mentoring environment is essential. The successful candidate will serve as a role model and mentor to new faculty and students, encouraging innovation and creativity in the field of STEM education at the college level. They will also work closely with existing faculty and ISI leadership to drive positive student outcomes and contribute to a culture that elevates the value of interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Professional faculty ranks are also encouraged to apply.
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A PhD, or equivalent degree
Other Required Qualifications	Experience teaching in a STEM Field Teaching and research experience For Assistant Professor candidates, demonstrated potential for developing an externally funded program is required. For Associate or Full Professor candidates, a robust and externally funded research program with a strong publication record is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Working in interdisciplinary teams, Successful administrative and programmatic leadership experience Experience with managing reports and budgets
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	08/08/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	In addition to your application, please submit the following: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Contact Information for 3 references Brief teaching statement (~3 pages each) Brief research statement

Position Details

Position Number	00110942
Position Type	Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	170101 - College of Sciences - Dean
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.