Director of Master of Science in Science Education and CLS Teacher Programs

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 27033

Working Title Director of Master of Science in Science Education and CLS Teacher Programs

Brief Position Overview

The College of Letters and Science is searching for a highly motivated and experienced academic leader to serve as director of the Master of Science in Science Education program, one of the largest and most active master’s programs for K-12 science teachers in the U.S. The director will coordinate participating faculty members across MSU , foster curricular innovation in the program, guide the recruitment and retention of students in the program, and seek external funding opportunities to advance research in secondary STEM education.

The director will also provide high-level coordination and vision for support to CLS’s two additional graduate programs for teachers:
Mathematical Sciences and English.

Yes

Associate/Full Professor

TBD

MSSE MS Science Education

College of Letters & Science

Faculty

Academic Year

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Exempt from Collective Bargaining

1.0

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

MUS

Open

The Director of the Master of Science in Science Education and CLS Teacher Programs serves as the head of a degree program ( MSSE ) and also provides high-level oversight for CLS graduate teacher programs.
The MSSE is a signature degree program for CLS . The Director works closely with affiliated faculty and staff to maintain, and grow, this successful graduate program serving science educators across Montana and the U.S.
The Director will also provide high-level coordination and vision for the other CLS teacher programs, and help to establish processes and coordination for long-term growth and stability.
Assignment of tenure home department will be determined upon negotiation with the Dean.

• 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.

• 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…