PROJECT DIRECTOR
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on February 12, 2020
| Req #: | 176192 |
| Department: | UW BOTHELL GOODLAND INSTITUTE |
| Job Location: | UW Bothell |
| Posting Date: | 02/11/2020 |
| Closing Info: | Closes On 02/18/2020 |
| Salary: | Salary is commensurate with education and experience. |
| Limited Recruitment: |
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| Limited Recruitment Other: | OPEN TO UW EMPLOYEES ONLY |
| Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.
The University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. We offer a participatory student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research and creative practice, connected learning, and community engagement. UW Bothell’s current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90 percent of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately half are first-generation college attendees or come from underrepresented groups. Located along wetlands and a river north of Seattle, UW Bothell builds vibrant regional partnerships, creates and disseminates new knowledge, and prepares students for leadership throughout Washington and beyond.
Diversity is a core value of University of WA Bothell. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. To learn more, read our Diversity Statement.
The Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal is a research center located at UW Bothell. The Institute is a collaboration of faculty and staff working together on federally and private funded grant projects. Projects vary within the institute and are currently focused on STEM and Special Education Leadership activities.
The Goodland Institute at UW Bothell has an outstanding opportunity for a part time 50%FTE, Project Director. The position incumbent will focus on technology-enhanced, equity-focused research on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning and professional development. The person will generate external funding to support research, teach undergraduates and adults in professional development settings, oversee research plans and publish research findings. The person will manage research projects, interface with community partners (informal and formal education institutions, community organizations, etc.), and design-based research methodologies. The employee must have a focus on equity-focused research as applied to the design of STEAM-based learning environments.
Responsibilities:
•Lead and execute education research, including overseeing the development of the research plan, data collection, data processing, and data analysis.
•Coordinate and oversee partnerships with external partners.
•Supervise and mentor post-doctoral fellow and research scientist.
•Coordinate and oversee publications in peer-reviewed journals.
•Lead and oversee the development of conference proposals and presentation of findings at academic conferences.
•Oversee iterative processes of design, research, and re-design.
•Coordinate and facilitate interfacing with community partners.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Requirements:
•PhD Degree in Science Education, Learning Sciences or related field and 6 or more years of experience leading or managing projects and working with families and/or youth in learning settings.
•Must have experience collaborating with informal science institutions, including libraries and leading projects of scale.
•Must have experience working successfully with diverse communities.
•Must have experience conducting research in learning settings.
•Must demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity, STEM-linked identity formation, and culture in the design of STEM learning environments.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.
Desired:
•Familiarity with issues around informal learning.
•Excellent writing and presentation skills, experience in qualitative/quantitative data collection/analysis activities.
•Ability to manage internal and external partnerships while conducting simultaneous projects and project activities.
•Familiarity with Dedoose and other qualitative data analysis tools.
Conditions of Employment:
•Office setting.
•Occasional overtime.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.
