Director, MSSE & CLS Teacher Programs — Shape Science Education

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement invites applications to become Director of the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) and CLS Teacher Programs. The successful candidate will lead program strategy, coordinate faculty partnerships across MSU, and drive curricular innovation for secondary STEM education.

The role includes recruiting and retaining students, securing external funding, and guiding two additional graduate programs for teachers.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or doctorate in one of the CLS disciplines or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in graduate education, graduate advising, mentorship, or related activities.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with science educators, K-12 in service teachers, or related activity.
• A record of scholarship and teaching that will qualify for an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Provide a dynamic vision and leadership for the MSSE Program and CLS Teacher Programs, in concert with MSU and CLS strategies priorities.
• Identify and support opportunities to create synergy amongst the CLS programs for secondary teachers.
• Foster a program culture that is participatory and dynamic, and supports staff, faculty, and student excellence.
• Coordinate curriculum and instruction with other departments, programs, and colleges.
• Lead, coordinate, administer and grow recruiting and outreach efforts.
• Direct the MSSE Program, which includes the Master of Science Education option and seven science graduate certificates in science teaching.
• Seek opportunities to advance research in secondary STEM education through extramural funding and publication.
• Manage the MSSE budget (campus, online and certificate program).
• Lead and evaluate the MSSE program team managers, advisors, staff, and instructors.
• Manage the success of field courses and international programs and courses in MSSE.
• Manage MSSE Program assessment.
• Coordinate with the chair of the MSSE Steering Committee.
• Manage the MSSE Summer Capstone Symposium.
• Instruct one or more courses, and advise in the program(s) as appropriate.

Skills

Graduate education experience

Graduate advising

Mentorship

Science education collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in CLS discipline or related field

Graduate education experience

Experience with science educators/K-12

Record of scholarship and teaching (Associate/Full Professor)

Job description

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement invites applications to become Director of the Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) and CLS Teacher Programs. The successful candidate will lead program strategy, coordinate faculty partnerships across MSU, and drive curricular innovation for secondary STEM education.

The role includes recruiting and retaining students, securing external funding, and guiding two additional graduate programs for teachers.