Director of STEM Center at Tennessee Tech University
published May 24, 2019 6:28amJob Purpose: The overall purpose of this job is to direct the activities of the Millard Oakley STEM Center.
Apply at: https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/11382
Essential Functions:
Provide leadership in STEM instructional and research programs. Encourage and support grant writing and implementation to increase externally funded STEM activities. Provide leadership in establishing and assessing STEM goals in relation to institutional goals. Collaborate with P-16 faculty and administrators on professional development, student enrichment, and research. Hire, evaluate, and/or supervise staff members.
Coordinate building usage by faculty and colleagues in P-16. Improve and sustain public relations with Tennessee Tech, the Upper Cumberland region, and the State of Tennessee through personal contact, advertising, and electronic communications.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least one degree in a recognized STEM discipline. Three years demonstrated experience as: a director of another STEM or Academic Center OR a College Dean, Associate Dean, or Academic Chairperson OR an executive manager of a STEM field company; OR an equivalent combination of the above. In addition to the noted job experience, a successful incumbent should have experience managing a staff of at least 5 people and demonstrated experience managing an annual budget of at least $500,000. Record of successful leadership/administrative experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff and students at both P-12 and university levels. Knowledge of state-of-the-art teaching and learning techniques, including technological applications. Knowledge of current STEM educational research and research methodologies. Demonstrated evidence of collaborative partnerships. Experience conducting STEM educational research.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in education-related field.
Apply at: https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/11382
Essential Functions:
Provide leadership in STEM instructional and research programs. Encourage and support grant writing and implementation to increase externally funded STEM activities. Provide leadership in establishing and assessing STEM goals in relation to institutional goals. Collaborate with P-16 faculty and administrators on professional development, student enrichment, and research. Hire, evaluate, and/or supervise staff members.
Coordinate building usage by faculty and colleagues in P-16. Improve and sustain public relations with Tennessee Tech, the Upper Cumberland region, and the State of Tennessee through personal contact, advertising, and electronic communications.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least one degree in a recognized STEM discipline. Three years demonstrated experience as: a director of another STEM or Academic Center OR a College Dean, Associate Dean, or Academic Chairperson OR an executive manager of a STEM field company; OR an equivalent combination of the above. In addition to the noted job experience, a successful incumbent should have experience managing a staff of at least 5 people and demonstrated experience managing an annual budget of at least $500,000. Record of successful leadership/administrative experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff and students at both P-12 and university levels. Knowledge of state-of-the-art teaching and learning techniques, including technological applications. Knowledge of current STEM educational research and research methodologies. Demonstrated evidence of collaborative partnerships. Experience conducting STEM educational research.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in education-related field.