The College of St. Scholastica is seeking applications for the position of =
Director of the PLUS Center (Promoting Learning among Underrepresented in =
Science). The PLUS Center, established in 1991, encourages all young =
learners to achieve success in science and mathematics, with an emphasis =
on groups traditionally underrepresented in these disciplines. The PLUS =
Center provides programs for youth, educators and families, including =
summer science programs, teacher workshops, and evening family science =
programs. The Director secures and maintains grant funding for existing =
and new programs, supervises PLUS Center staff, and manages PLUS Center =
budgets.=20
Master's degree in science or math preferred as is experience in science/ma=
th education. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in =
management of science/math education programs. Applicant should demonstrate=
commitment to enhancing female and minority participation in science and =
math and must have the ability to work with diverse constituencies. This =
is a 12-month per year, college-funded position.=20
Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of recommendation to =
Jill Sikkink, Employment Specialist, The College of St. Scholastica, 1200 =
Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811. Review of applications will begin July =
20, 1998 and will continue until the position is filled.=20
The College of St. Scholastica is a coeducational, Benedictine college of =
2,000 students, 600 of whom are in graduate programs. Located on the =
scenic north shore of Lake Superior, Duluth is the educational/business/cul=
tural/medical center of a region that includes the midwest's most =
beautiful vacation areas.
AA/EOE
For more information on the College or Duluth, contact our home page at =
http://www.css.edu/
The PLUS Center home page is at www.css.edu/plus
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Ann Sigford
PLUS Center Director
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-6467
(218) 723-6472 (FAX)
asigford@css.edu
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