Date posted: 3/6/2003

Position open at the National Science Foundation

Director, Division of Undergraduate Education

NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE). The mission of the Division of Undergraduate Education is to promote excellence in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for all students. The programs of DUE provide funding support to improve undergraduate education in the full spectrum of institutions, including community colleges, liberal arts and baccalaureate colleges, comprehensive universities, and doctoral and research universities. DUE's staff of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers maintains strong links to their particular disciplines and professional societies, their counterparts in other NSF directorates, and the other units in EHR. Collaborative grant activities are frequently undertaken.

The Division Director is a member of the EHR senior management and has responsibility for leadership of the Division, for coordination and cooperation with other Divisions within the EHR, and with other Divisions of NSF. The Division Director assesses needs and trends in research and education related to the Division's programs, implements overall strategic planning and policy setting, provides leadership and guidance to Division staff members, determines funding requirements, prepares and justifies budget estimates, balances program needs, allocates resources, oversees the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, represents NSF to relevant external groups, and fosters partnerships with other Federal agencies, scientific organizations and the scientific community.

The Division has a staff of about 40 and an annual grant budget of about $142 million. DUE is responsible for leadership in undergraduate education at NSF, for administering 11 grantprograms, and for planning and leadership activities involving the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics communities throughout the United States. More information about the Division and its programs may be found at http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/DUE/default.asp.

The position requires an earned doctorate or equivalent experience in one of the science, engineering, or mathematics disciplines, with both faculty and administrative experience. Candidates are expected to have a broad view of undergraduate education in the United States and demonstrated leadership ability.

The position will be filled as a two-year assignment under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act, with the possibility of a two-year renewal. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of institutions of higher education, State and local government agencies or, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and cost-sharing arrangements are generally negotiated between NSF and the home institution. For details, see http://www.nsf.gov/jobs.

The formal consideration process will begin in late April 2003. Inquiries, applications (including vita and letter referencing qualifications), and nominations for the above positions should be directed to

Mr. James W. Colby
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: 703-292-5331
Email: jcolby@nsf.gov
FAX: 703-292-9179

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