7791BR

College of Science

COS Dean's Office

Job Summary

The Center for Advancing Scholarship to Transform Learning (CASTLE) and Learning Assistant (LA) initiative at Rochester Institute of Technology are seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator.  This is a unique opportunity for an applicant to build on existing interest in student success, faculty development and innovative pedagogies while developing key skills in program management.  The Program Coordinator reports to the CASTLE and LA Program Director, Dr. Scott Franklin.  The position is renewable, pending successful fundraising efforts and permission of the College of Science Dean whose budget funds this position.

Job Responsibilities

Full authority to make all decisions at their discretion pertaining to student and faculty acceptance into the LA program, including but not limited to:

• Creating, administering and evaluating student and faculty applications
• Supervising student employees (Learning Assistants)
• Working directly with School Heads to identify faculty, courses and content most amenable to LA assistance
• Working directly with faculty to develop pedagogical materials
• Identifying and developing program reports, grant writing, and fundraising efforts

Classroom instructor, with full authority over all course decisions for:

• Learning Assistant Pedagogy Class (“STEM Education Research and Practice”), 2 credits, offered in Spring & Fall Semesters
• IMPRESS “Metacognitive Practice in the Sciences” course, 3 credits, 2 sections offered in Fall semesters

Course responsibilities include

• Developing all course materials, drawing on advanced knowledge of student metacognition and pedagogical practices
• Supervise student course-based projects
• Manage all course grade assignments
• Supervise course Learning Assistant (undergraduate class assistant)

Continue and expand IMPRESS/COS student cohort and related Access Network activities, including:

• Work with COS students to form student learning communities centered around Metacognition and common issues
• Work with undergraduate representatives to the Access network, an NSF funded consortium of nine institutions with programs dedicated to fostering student agency, equity and social justice
• Represent RIT as Core Organizer in Access Network activities, strategic planning and grant writing

Support organization and fundraising/development of related CASTLE activities, e.g.:

• Identify and contribute to external grant writing efforts
• Collaborate, where appropriate, on scholarly articles, presentations and other dissemination activities

Required Qualifications

• M.S. in a STEM or STEM Education area is required; a Ph.D. in a STEM or STEM Education area is preferred; a degree in physics, biology, or chemistry is preferred, as is a familiarity with the literature and practice of faculty development and institutional change
• Dedication to and demonstrated experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to work independently, flexibly, efficiently, and accurately.
• Independent judgment, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to coordinate a variety of activities will also be needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the literature and practice of faculty/TA development in general, and Learning Assistant programs in particular

Required Minimum Education Level

MS, MA

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Department/College Description

The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Scholarship to Transform LEarning (CASTLE)–a leading innovator in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics educational practices and research–is to improve science and math education and outreach initiatives by fostering collaboration between science and math educators and researchers.
CASTLE encompasses myriad STEM Education initiatives at RIT including:

• RIT HHMI Inclusive Excellence: strengthened inclusion in STEM education from a multicultural base of faculty, staff, and students in the College of Science
• Summer Math Applications in Science with Hands-On (SMASH) Experience: designed to increase the engagement of middle-school girls in STEM
• RIT Learning Assistant (LA) program: geared toward student interaction and engagement in collaborative problem solving
• Professional Development for Emerging Education Researchers (PEER): created to increase the scholarship and teaching effectiveness of junior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and senior faculty

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s 

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How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.