Apply for Vacancy for Director at Auburn University in the USA. The category for this job is Faculty Development.

Job Summary

The College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as the Director of the Auburn University Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AU-AMSTI) site.

About:

Auburn University is a public land-grant research in Auburn, Alabama. With more than 24,600 undergraduate students and a total enrollment of more than 30,000 with 1,330 faculty members, Auburn is the second largest university in Alabama. Also, it is one of the state’s two public flagship universities.

Functions:

• Supervise professional learning for administrators, specialists, and/or teachers based on ALSDE guidance and LEA needs, including online options. Also, instructional and resource components used will be defined and identified by AMSTI-ALSDE.
•  Additionally, assist AMSTI-ALSDE in developing and maintaining common professional learning offerings and supporting resources.
• Participate in AMSTI professional learning activities and meetings as required by the ALSDE unless prior approval for absence.
• Similarly, supervise the provision of ongoing support and coaching to leaders, teachers, AMSTI lead teachers, certified AMSTI facilitators, instructional coaches, Teachers-in-Residence, and/or administrators based on ALSDE guidance and LEA needs.
• Likewise, supervise the recruitment and selection process for schools and teachers that are recommended to the ALSDE to receive AMSTI professional learning opportunities.
•  Supervise research on the effects of current math, science, and/or technology practices in AMSTI classrooms, as requested by the ALSDE.
• Additionally, provide data-driven guidance and support to LEAs and schools.
• Coordinate with other AMSTI sites and other entities, as needed, to provide educator support (including, but not limited to, joint-regional professional learning, professional learning outside the region).
• Communicate with school districts in the region to share important and timely information.
•  Implement public relations and social media guidelines to foster positive relationships with the public, community, university, and with other entities.
• Furthermore, develop and implement a site strategic plan which aligns with the AMSTI state strategic plan.

Years of Experience:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• The candidate must have: strong content background in mathematics and/or science; at least 5 years of administrative experience.
• Also, a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with school administrators and teachers; demonstrated experience managing an operational budget; modern computer skills; excellent communication skills; and demonstrated leadership skills.
• The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the AU-AMSTI site, including visits to schools in the eight-county AU In-Service Region.

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