STEM Grant Program Activity Director and Curriculum Developer

Warner Pacific College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Pacific University seeks a STEM Grant Program Activity Director and Curriculum Developer to lead the development and launch of the B.S. in Secondary Education Degree and embedded STEM teaching endorsement pathways.

The role coordinates curriculum, credit mapping, faculty onboarding, and program implementation across academic programs. The successful candidate will contribute to the School of Education and the broader university, emphasizing STEM education and alignment with the university

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in STEM related teaching areas preferred.
• K-12 grade teaching experience and/or University-level teaching experience in relevant curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct curriculum development and assessment.
• Serve on one or more faculty and/or institutional committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity in STEM education.
• Continue professional growth, including participation in the professional development opportunities provided by the institution.
• Work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
• Advise and mentor adjunct instructors as necessary.
• Understand and promote the mission, vision, values, and core themes of Warner Pacific University.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in all interactions with faculty, staff, and students.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan of the university.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the university and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender and disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching

Team leadership

STEM education

Education

Master’s Degree in STEM related teaching areas

Graduate degree in STEM related teaching areas

Job description

STEM Grant Program Activity Director and Curriculum Developer

• Education

Summary Description: The STEM Grant Activity Director and Curriculum Developer leads the development and launch of the B.S. in Secondary Education Degree and the embedded STEM teaching endorsement pathways, faculty onboarding, curriculum and credit mapping and coordinates implementation across the academic programs. The full time position reflects the centrality of curriculum design and TSPC program approval.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s academic programs, with an emphasis on STEM education, and support initiatives within the School of Education as well as the greater university.

Essential Functions:

• Direct curriculum development and assessment.
• Serve on one or more faculty and/or institutional committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity in STEM education.
• Continue professional growth, including participation in the professional development opportunities provided by the institution.
• Work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
• Advise and mentor adjunct instructors as necessary.
• Understand and promote the mission, vision, values, and core themes of Warner Pacific University.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in all interactions with faculty, staff, and students.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan of the university.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the university and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender and disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in STEM related teaching areas preferred.
• K-12 grade teaching experience and/or University-level teaching experience in relevant curriculum preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in STEM related teaching areas preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to educate and mentor adult learners as well as traditional students.

Physical Demands – Work Environment:

The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.

Warner Pacific University’s Mission: Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

Warner Pacific University’s Commitment to Diversity: Warner Pacific Universityis an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve.

Employment and Lifestyle Standards:

1. 1. A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
2. 2. The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices.
3. 3. A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
4. 4. A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development.
5. 5. For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another.
6. 6. A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
7. 7. A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner PacificUniversitycommunity.
8. 8. A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible.

Employee Agreement: Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.

Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual’s behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.

Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above. Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal arts University, the University exercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.

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