Hiring Educational Specialist for CURE/VIP programming
About the Job
The Swenson College of Science & Engineering (SCSE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth
(UMD) invites applications for an Educational Program Specialist. Our vision for this position
builds on existing and new initiatives within the College to build an inclusive learning community
that is founded on justice, equity, and diversity and is supportive of every student's growth and
success. As a member of the SCSE Dean's leadership team, this person will oversee
cross-college educational programs including support and development of research programs
embedded in the curriculum (i.e., Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences
(CUREs) or Vertically Integrated Projects (VIPs)) for all students in SCSE. This is a new position
for the college and will join a vibrant group of faculty and staff working to integrate research and
teaching, and a robust infrastructure for engaging students in cutting-edge research.
We are especially interested in recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff to maintain the
excellence of the College and University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines,
perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Minnesota Duluth values of
justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to achieving excellence. We strongly
encourage women, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, Black, Latinx, Asian American, Hawaiian/Island
Pacific, mixed race, and scholars with disabilities to apply. We favor candidates who can
contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary
perspectives and intercultural understanding with social responsibility and the ethical
implications of knowledge and action.
Responsibilities
85% Project Lead
● Serve as a project lead for planning and implementing CURE/VIP programs for SCSE;
includes stakeholder identification, setting objectives, budget development and
management, and evaluation of outcomes.
● Identify, adapt and adopt appropriate tools and processes for evaluating cross-college
educational programming.
● Collaborate with institutional research office for data collection, assessment and
dissemination (presentations and reports) of program effectiveness.
● Review program processes and procedures, recommend modifications as appropriate.
● Collaborate with Center for Educational Innovation to develop and implement
professional development for instructors (GTAs and faculty).
● Collaborate with the Center for Educational Innovation to develop and implement
pedagogical content for undergraduate Learning assistants.
● Lead and coordinate with faculty and staff on grant applications to support instructional
programming (CUREs, VIPs, Bridge programs, LLC, Learning Assistants, etc.).
● Perform other duties as assigned.
15% Supervision
● Supervise education program associates (i.e. 8315A2) or administrative assistants (i.e.
1885) in administrative support for cross-college programming (LA programs, Living
Learning Communities, Bridge programs, CUREs, etc.)
● Coordinate student workers, including learning assistants.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in related STEM field (including Discipline Based Education
Research) with 4 years of experience.
Preferred requirements:
● Experience with successful project management
● Experience with CUREs/VIPs or other STEM-based educational programming
● Experience assessing student learning outcomes or program outcomes
● Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple commitments simultaneously
● Experience working independently and with minimal supervision
● Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
● Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively, and productively as a part of a team
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To apply, go to https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs
and search for job ID 352966. First, submit the application with a cover letter and CV/resume in
pdf format. Then, return to the "My Job Applications" page to attach the additional documents,
also in pdf format. Complete applications include the online application, cover letter, and
resume/CV, plus additional documents as follows: (1) three references, (2) diversity statement.
Even if you provide this information within the application, you must also attach the requested
additional document(s). Please do not miss this important step in the application process.
Applications missing any of these documents may not be reviewed.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the
University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final candidates may be asked to provide
additional information.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,
please contact a University of Minnesota Access Consultant at 612-624-3316.