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MSU is searching for a Director for the newly established Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education. I would appreciate it if you would forward this to colleagues who might be interested; Michigan State is making a big push in math/science education research.

Take care

Julie

Director, Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education

Michigan State University

7 February 2011

Michigan State University seeks nominations and applications for the director of the newly-formed Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education (IRMSE). The Institute will be jointly administered by the College of Education and the College of Natural Science.  Unit of tenure will be determined at time of appointment and based on candidate’s discipline. The Institute’s mission is to provide national and international leadership concerning the most pressing challenges in mathematics and science education at all levels in both formal and informal settings, and to lead Michigan State’s research efforts in STEM education. The Institute’s goal is to become a hub for research, policy, and leadership in mathematics and science education.  The IRMSE director will have university-wide responsibilities, including:

• Enabling and supporting interdisciplinary research in STEM education by a broad range of faculty in the College of Natural Science, the College of Education, and other colleges at Michigan State.
• Providing national leadership in mathematics and science education research, and organizing and leading conferences and other events to enhance MSU’s capacity and visibility in this area.
• Planning, managing, and overseeing Institute projects, developing research proposals and securing external funding, and building an environment that fosters the research of Institute members.
• Disseminating information from and about the Institute both nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in a relevant discipline or in mathematics/science education, a distinguished record of scholarship, an outstanding record of research funding in a relevant field, and a demonstrated ability to provide leadership that builds and sustains a robust research agenda involving interdisciplinary teams.  For more information, contact search committee co-chairs Prof. Yang Wang ([log in to unmask]; 517.884.1518) or Prof. Suzanne Wilson ([log in to unmask]; 517.353.9150).

 

MSU is an affirmative –action, equal opportunity employer.  MSU is committed to achieving excellence though cultural diversity.  The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Letters of interest and nominations should be submitted to Faith Peterson, College of Natural Science, 104 Natural Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1115; [log in to unmask].  Applications are due March 31, 2011.  Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate is not identified by the deadline.