Friday, March 9, 2012

Geoscience and Other Permanent Program Directors - Division of Undergraduate Education - National Science Foundation

Geoscience and Other Permanent Program Directors
Division of Undergraduate Education
National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates with expertise in geoscience for a permanent position as Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE).  Additional positions exist in chemistry and engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership within DUE, across NSF, and in the external scientific communities.  NSF Program Directors have primary responsibility for the agency’s overall mission to support innovative and merit-reviewed basic research and education that contribute to the nation’s scientific strength, security, and welfare.  The Division of Undergraduate Education, within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources, focuses on promoting excellence in undergraduate STEM education for all students.  It supports programs that: develop educational materials and effective teaching methods reflecting the latest discoveries in the field; enhance research on learning; promote scientific literacy; and encourage connections among all educational levels. 

Requirements include a Ph.D. in geoscience, chemistry or engineering, or in disciplinary STEM education or the learning sciences, as well as six or more years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.  Complete information, including quality ranking factors, duties, and application process is available in the full position announcement at http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/309872600.  Application deadline is April 3, 2012. 

NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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