Director, MS in Science Education & CLS Teacher Programs

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman seeks a visionary leader to direct the Master of Science in Science Education and CLS Teacher Programs. The Director will coordinate faculty, advance curricular innovation, and guide recruitment and retention of students across MSSE and related CLS programs.

This tenure-track, associate/full professor role entails strategic oversight, budgeting, fundraising, and program assessment, with opportunities to influence graduate education for science teachers across

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in one of the CLS disciplines or a related field.
• Experience in graduate education, advising, mentorship, or related activities.
• Experience working with science educators, K-12 in-service teachers, or related activity.
• Scholarly record and teaching that supports Associate/Full Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic leadership for the MSSE and CLS Teacher Programs.
• Coordinate recruitment and outreach across programs.
• Oversee budget and program operations for MSSE.
• Manage MSSE program team, including staff and instructors.
• Support field courses and international MSSE activities.
• Instruct courses and advise students as appropriate.

Skills

Graduate education

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in CLS or related field

Job description

Montana State University in Bozeman seeks a visionary leader to direct the Master of Science in Science Education and CLS Teacher Programs. The Director will coordinate faculty, advance curricular innovation, and guide recruitment and retention of students across MSSE and related CLS programs.

This tenure-track, associate/full professor role entails strategic oversight, budgeting, fundraising, and program assessment, with opportunities to influence graduate education for science teachers across