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Position Title: Research Faculty Revision Date: 7/11/17 Department and Division: Student Inquiry and Research (SIR) Immediate Supervisor: Director of SIR Also Reports to (Dotted line to): President of IMSA Hours/Shift/Work Schedule: This position is a 10-month, full time exempt position. Hours worked: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours. POSITION SUMMARY The selected candidate will be responsible for performing a combination of administrative, research, and teaching duties. These duties include running and maintaining a research laboratory with an active research program, managing the class component of the SIR program, and assisting in administrative work of the SIR department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintain an active research laboratory, working with SIR staff to equip and supply the laboratory with needed equipment and supplies; Manage consumables, budgets, and problem-solve unforeseen issues related to the physical laboratory. Develop one or more research questions and active research activities aimed at answering these research questions; Publish at least one scientific paper annually in a reputable scientific conference or journal after an initial ramp up period of no more than two years. Seek out and obtain funding for research to support goal-driven or ongoing research efforts. Guide and mentor twenty (20) students through the five phases of a full research cycle/SIR project with end result of publication in the area of research. Teach students the technical skills necessary to carry out significant work in a laboratory. Administrative support to the academic SIR program Program evaluation and update Communicate with Research Mentors external to SIR and work to develop new research opportunities for students. Identify appropriate student candidates for research projects. Participate in program reviews and development of new teaching methodology. Update web-based and/or archived documentation of the program and procedures Participate in evaluations of laboratories on and off campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of a Master’s degree in STEM or related field 3 years experience in an education/academic setting with at least 1 year engaged in research Strong knowledge of laboratory safety Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals and diverse populations Demonstrated ability to work with young people on complex, open-ended subjects Ability to work independently, resolve issues, seek help when needed, and work on concurrent projects Ability to travel as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred qualifications for this position include: An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. Demonstrated record of scholarship and research with a significant scholarly publication record in an area of research that can realistically be carried out at IMSA Significant peer-reviewed research results within the last two years. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in laboratory and office settings. Exposure to health or safety hazards is consistent with that of professionals carrying out research in the area of research. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This role requires the following physical activities: talking, hearing and visual acuity, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, loading, unloading and moving materials/boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, the contact information of three professional references and salary history to: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Attention: Steve Zant, Job Code SL-RF-WS 1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506 or e-mail to [email protected]. Letters of interest with all appropriate attachments listed above will be accepted and reviewed as received until the position is filled. The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and excellence. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
