Director of the Utah State University STE²M Center

Utah State University (USU) invites nominations and applications for a significant academic leadership position as founding director of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Education and Mathematics (STE²M) Center. Utah State University graduates students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines from four academic colleges: Agriculture, Engineering, Natural Resources, and Science. In addition, the USU Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to a strong, research-active group of STEM-educators. USU is well positioned to develop a university-wide initiative intended to achieve three objectives: (1) increase the number of quality STEM professionals; (2) increase the number of quality STEM educators; and (3) conduct innovative research on best practices in STEM education.

The full-time position of founding Director will report directly to the Executive Vice President and Provost, and will provide administrative and intellectual leadership to capitalize on USUs strengths in both STEM and Education disciplines. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with experience working with colleagues in both STEM and STEM education and a demonstrated collaborative leadership style. The successful candidate will value the diversity of STEM disciplines across the university; effectively promote innovative growth in STEM research and teaching, including regional campuses and distance education programs; enhance the infrastructure to support and expand STEM efforts campus-wide; and, foster partnerships both within and outside of the university community to better prepare STEM and STEM education students for successful careers. If qualified, the selected director of the STE²M Center will be eligible for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in an appropriate academic unit.

The position is available July 1, 2012 or at a time convenient to the selected individual. Application review will begin February 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter describing their qualifications for the position and a statement regarding their vision of the role and responsibilities for a STE²M Center Director in a modern, research-intensive university that values both undergraduate and graduate education. A current curriculum vitae and contact information for a minimum of five references should be included. To apply, go to: https://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54514. 
Nominations and inquiries should be sent to: 



Dr. D. Richard Cutler, Chair

STE²M Center Director Search Committee

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

Utah State University

1435 Old Main Hill

Logan, Utah 84322-1435

Telephone: 435-797-2810