STEM Grant Program Activity Director and Curriculum Developer

Warner Pacific University•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The STEM Grant Activity Director and Curriculum Developer leads development and launch of the B.S. in Secondary Education degree and embedded STEM teaching endorsement pathways. The role oversees faculty onboarding, curriculum and credit mapping, and coordinates implementation across academic programs. The full-time position emphasizes curriculum design and TSPC program approval. The successful candidate contributes to the School’s academic programs, particularly STEM education, and supports initiatives within the School of Education and the wider university. The position includes direct curriculum development and assessment, scholarly activity in STEM education, service on faculty or institutional committees, and advising and mentoring adjunct instructors as needed. The employee is expected to engage in professional growth, collaborate collegially with faculty, staff, and students, communicate effectively, support university strategic plans and policies, and uphold Warner Pacific University’s Christian mission and commitment to inclusiveness.

Requirements

Graduate degree in a STEM-related teaching area preferred.
K–12 grade teaching experience and/or university-level teaching experience in relevant curriculum preferred.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Ability to educate and mentor adult learners as well as traditional students.
Commitment to the university’s Christian mission and Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a STEM-related teaching area.
K–12 grade teaching experience and/or university-level teaching experience in relevant curriculum.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Ability to educate and mentor adult learners as well as traditional students.

Responsibilities

Lead development and launch of the B.S. in Secondary Education degree and embedded STEM teaching endorsement pathways.
Coordinate faculty onboarding, curriculum and credit mapping, and implementation across academic programs.
Direct curriculum development and assessment.
Contribute to the School’s academic programs, with an emphasis on STEM education, and support initiatives within the School of Education and the wider university.
Serve on one or more faculty and/or institutional committees.
Engage in scholarly activity in STEM education.
Continue professional growth, including participation in professional development opportunities provided by the institution.
Work collegially with faculty, staff, and students.
Advise and mentor adjunct instructors as necessary.
Understand and promote the university’s mission, vision, values, and core themes.
Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Support and contribute to implementation of the university strategic plan.
Adhere to university policies and procedures.
Uphold the university’s Christian liberal arts mission and abide by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
Demonstrate inclusiveness and sensitivity regarding national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.