Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Director, Midstates Math and Scienc Consortium


     The Midstates Consortium for Math and Science invites applications for the position of Director, starting August 1, 2012.  The Director is responsible for promoting connections between faculty, students, staff, and administrators in the natural and applied sciences, including math and computer science, on the thirteen member campuses.  The Director works with campus representatives (the Executive Committee) to sustain existing programs and develop new programs.  In addition, the Director organizes and supervises the Program Office which includes supervision of a Program Assistant.  The Director position is part-time, requiring approximately 15 hours/week throughout the year, including summer.
     While the Director is usually a faculty member at one of the member institutions, other Ph.D.-level applicants with strong ties to one of the member institutions will be considered.  Applications should be sent electronically to Prof. John Bleeke, Co-Chair of Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Washington University (bleeke@wustl.edu) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of support from a department chair or dean (indicating institutional support).  Application deadline: June 15, 2012.