STEM Success Faculty Learning Coordinator

Job #JPF02161

• Letters & Science - Academic Advising / College of Letters & Science - Letters & Science - Academic Advising / UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: STEM Success Faculty Learning Coordinator

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: 2/1/21

Position duration: One year with possibility of renewal, depending on performance and funding availability.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: January 5th, 2022

Next review date: Friday, Jan 21, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Feb 4, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The STEM Faculty Learning Coordinator will work with instructors, TAs, and course staff teaching large STEM courses on developing, implementing, and evaluating activities to support student equity within these courses and majors. Collaborating with instructors and others, the STEM coordinator will draw on both existing data analyses and will conduct new analyses to improve existing course innovations and interventions (already underway) as well as to create new interventions; participate in internally- and externally-focused studies and course/major improvement activities (such as learning self-studies); participate in ongoing STEM research collaborations within the university and as part of multi-institution collaborations; coordinate STEM learning technologies; and provide guidance to instructors and TAs in order to improve teaching, learning, and equitable outcomes across courses. The STEM Faculty Learning Coordinator will also be supported and encouraged to collaborate with faculty on external opportunities and grants aimed at increasing equity in STEM courses.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master’s degree in STEM or related discipline, such as STEM education.

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. in STEM discipline
  Experience with STEM instruction, as teacher of record or TA.
  Knowledge of research on STEM equity/inequities
  Knowledge of discipline based educational research
  Knowledge of research on learning development
  Experience with project management
  Experience with data analysis
  Knowledgeable of Critical Theory, social justice
  Demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

3 professional and/or academic references. Contact information only is acceptable. In the event that an applicant is selected as the finalist, the department will conduct a reference check before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02161

Help contact: bpruiz@ucsb.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION

Santa Barbara, CA

Apply here: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/portfolios?return_url=%2FJPF02161%2Fapply