Director - CESTEM (Center For Education In STEM)
- Full-Time
- Wilmington, NC
- University Of North Carolina Wilmington
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Please see Special Instructions for more details.Candidates will provide a cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant experience and credentials. In the cover letter candidates should speak specifically to the ways their professional knowledge, skills, and experience will contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Posting DetailsPosting Details Working Title Director - CESTEM (Center for Education in STEM)
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/23213
Vacancy Number E690
Position Number 8242
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Department Center for Education in STEM - 31403
Division Academic Affairs - 30000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this PositionThe Director for CESTEM within the Watson College is a 12-month, full-time EHRA non-teaching position. The general duties of the Director include:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Required Certifications or LicensuresN/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational UnitThe Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CESTEM) operates as part of the STEM Learning Cooperative for the Watson College of Education. CESTEM leads the efforts of the STEM LC to support STEM learning opportunities for teachers and other education professionals.
CESTEM provides professional development opportunities to regional P-16 instructors and educational opportunities through competitions to regional P-12 students to improve the quality of pre-college science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. CESTEM is responsible for training P-16 teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics content knowledge and skills so they have the information and strategies to teach their students.
College/School InformationThe Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.
University InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO StatementAt the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to ApplicantsCandidates will provide a cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant experience and credentials. In the cover letter candidates should speak specifically to the ways their professional knowledge, skills, and experience will contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Months Per Year 12J (July-June)
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 02/11/2022
Posting Close Date 03/13/2022
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
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Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Posting DetailsPosting Details Working Title Director - CESTEM (Center for Education in STEM)
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/23213
Vacancy Number E690
Position Number 8242
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Department Center for Education in STEM - 31403
Division Academic Affairs - 30000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this PositionThe Director for CESTEM within the Watson College is a 12-month, full-time EHRA non-teaching position. The general duties of the Director include:
- Securing funding to support CESTEM’s mission by working cooperatively with state representatives, UNC system sister institutions/centers, across the UNCW campus, and within the community to accomplish grant-writing efforts and secure relevant partnerships
- Supervising CESTEM professional and support staff, including an administrative associate (coordinates budget and office related work) and a programming associate (facilitates professional development and competitions), as well as time-limited staff associated with grant funded projects
- Overseeing the CESTEM budget and annual reporting
- Overseeing the CESTEM program evaluation and annual reporting
- Overseeing staff who serve as the director for regional K-12 competitions including but not limited to the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (Region 2) and Sea Perch
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university
- Three years of experience teaching in classrooms with a science or math content or combination of experience working with STEM instruction
- Experience directing programs requiring organization, management, and leadership skills
- Experience in budget management
- Experience in grant writing and management
- Demonstration of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstration of ability to work independently in leadership role; oversees staff who are responsible for budget administration and programming
- Demonstration of ability to work collaboratively on grant partnerships, with other center directors, and across UNCW departments/programs
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in STEM-related field
- Experience in budget management (3 years or more; $500,000 or more)
- Experience in grant writing and management (3 years or more; grants with values of $25,000 individually or $100,000 cumulatively)
- Experience with state and/or national standards in STEM-related areas
- Experience working with the target population of CESTEM
- Experience providing STEM opportunities for underserved and diverse communities
- Experience with public/private P-12 school districts and university faculty/administrators
- Knowledge of organizational, operational, and structural functions of K-12 schools and universities
- Knowledge of current office computer applications and STEM technology tools
Required Certifications or LicensuresN/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational UnitThe Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CESTEM) operates as part of the STEM Learning Cooperative for the Watson College of Education. CESTEM leads the efforts of the STEM LC to support STEM learning opportunities for teachers and other education professionals.
CESTEM provides professional development opportunities to regional P-16 instructors and educational opportunities through competitions to regional P-12 students to improve the quality of pre-college science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. CESTEM is responsible for training P-16 teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics content knowledge and skills so they have the information and strategies to teach their students.
College/School InformationThe Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.
University InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO StatementAt the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to ApplicantsCandidates will provide a cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant experience and credentials. In the cover letter candidates should speak specifically to the ways their professional knowledge, skills, and experience will contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Months Per Year 12J (July-June)
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 02/11/2022
Posting Close Date 03/13/2022
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
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