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ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCIENCE OUTREACH POSITION
Position Title: Science Outreach Coordinator (Outreach Program Manager I)
Appointment: Full-time, 12-month
Starting Date: July 1, 2014, or sooner
Position Description: The College of Letters & Sciences at the University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a Science Outreach
Coordinator. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to
develop a strong and visible science outreach program that will advance and
assist science education throughout the region, engage K-12 students, and
attract them to careers in science. A detailed list of the current UW-
Whitewater Science Outreach Goals & Mission Statement can be found at
http://uww-scienceoutreach.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html Teaching may
comprise a small portion of the position’s responsibilities. Support in the
form of a part-time administrative assistant and student workers will be
provided by the college. The candidate will be expected to acquire
extramural funding to support the program. The program serves a diverse
population of students and embraces the principles and practices of
Inclusive Excellence that are reflected in UW System’s commitment to
diversity and educational opportunity.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in a natural or physical science (M.S. or
Ph.D.) required with significant experience in K-12 education/administration
or science outreach as well as teaching experience strongly preferred. The
successful candidate must demonstrate the potential to be an enthusiastic
and motivated promoter of science and science education and to serve as a
liaison between the sciences at UW-Whitewater and local/regional school
districts and the public at large.
University and Community: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier
public regional university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000
students in 50 undergraduate majors and 13 master’s degree programs, and one
specialist degree program. It offers high-quality career-oriented programs
integrated with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part
of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of
14,622 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern
Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the
metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago. Visit our website at
http://www.uww.edu.
 
Application: Interested persons should apply electronically to:
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c/o Dr. Jessica Menke
Chair, Science Outreach Coordinator Search
265 Upham Hall
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-1088
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A complete application packet consists of a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, official copies of all transcripts, a brief statement
summarizing previous experience in outreach, grant-getting, and program
administration all as a single Word or pdf. file and three current letters
of recommendation.
Applications received by April 21, 2014 are ensured consideration; the
position is considered open until otherwise indicated.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications
from women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and all
veterans. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.
Names of finalists will be released. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal
background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background
check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
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