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Associate Director, Center for Equitable Environmental Sciences (CEES) (JPF02388)
The University of California Santa Barbara seeks a full-time Associate Director for a novel and wideranging undergraduate program focused on Underrepresented Minority (URM) students within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and enthusiastic colleague to join UCSB in our commitment to diversify STEM undergraduate education and research through an environmental and racial justice lens.
A reasonable estimate for this position based upon rank and step at the time of appointment and grant funding awarded for the position is $7,117.75 - $7,212 per month.
The Associate Director is a full-time appointment funded by our five-year National Science Foundation (NSF), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grant: “HSI Institutional Transformation Project: Center for Equitable and Environmental Sciences (CEES).” CEES will be housed within the Chicano Studies Institute (CSI), an organized research unit at UCSB that supports research about Latinx, immigrant communities and experiences.
The Associate Director oversees programs, activities, and staff associated with CEES, including a student resource center, pedagogy workshops, internship placements. The Associate Director also provides administrative and logistical support for the CEES Faculty Director. Appointee should possess a master’s degree in a related field, experience in program development, experience working with underserved populations and research-based knowledge of diversity within STEM fields.
Apply on or before January 23 for primary consideration. The full posting is here (Job ID: JPF02388): Associate Director CEES Application Link JPR02388
UCSB is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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