Leads projects that impact OnRamps as an organizational unit that require development, management, and coordination across multiple teams within the organization, across departments, and other units at the university.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Physics, Geoscience, science education or closely related field.
Experience leading teams to meet goals and strategic outcomes.
Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.
Demonstrated understanding of high school teaching and learning.
Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
Demonstrated ability to teach oneself new things, develop mastery, and adjust to rapidly changing needs with an organization.
Five years of clinical or teaching experience at a high school or college level.
Experience providing support or instructional coaching to teachers or related groups.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Requirements
Doctoral degree in Physics, Geoscience, or closely related field.
Experience developing curriculum, preferably for online delivery.
Experience developing and maintaining online professional learning communities for students and/or teachers.
Eight or more years teaching experience in science or closely related content area at a college or high school level.
Eligibility to serve as Instructor of Record according to The University of Texas at Austin departmental requirements.
Salary Range
$100,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
This position requires travel throughout the state of Texas as well as ongoing weekend and evening work to support instructors and course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment de
Benefits
Paid time off
Additional Information
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Science ----
Hiring Department:
OnRamps ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid basic benefits medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Hybrid telework available
This position requires travel throughout the state of Texas as well as ongoing weekend and evening work to support instructors and course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines.
Purpose
The Assistant Director of Science leads the educational and logistical implementation of selected OnRamps Science courses to dual enrollment students throughout the state of Texas through leadership of the subject matter teams and support of organizational objectives.
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