Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Center Director in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Center Director
Position Summary
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The College of Education (CED) at Michigan State University is seeking the inaugural center director for a newly envisioned Center for Global Education Research. This newly envisioned center will build on the College of Education's distinguished international and global accomplishments to pursue strategic growth in high-impact global and international education research. Aligned with the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan, the Center will pursue knowledge, research, funding and partnerships to "...improve the human condition and address problems of today and to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow."
The Center Director will be responsible for overall leadership, vision, and strategic direction for this center and oversee establishment of large-scale research initiatives and grant acquisition to further the College of Education's commitment to the development of a more equitable and inclusive world through education.?
This college-wide search allows for the selected candidate to identify any of the College's departments and units as their home department: affiliations with more than one department in the college and university are possible depending on the candidate's qualifications and requirements.
Successful candidates must have qualifications that merit appointment as a tenured full or associate professor. Candidates must have established records of accomplishment in research and teaching, as well as experience with the external funding process in support of global or international education work.
Duties
The Center Director will establish, develop, and direct the newly envisioned center by working closely with key members of the College of Education (CED) leadership team and through interactions with Michigan State's Office of International Studies and Programs (ISP). Along with research, teaching, and service responsibilities, the Director's duties include (but are not limited to):
Establish the Center and provide the vision and strategic direction for the Center's growth, working in close collaboration with existing faculty, staff, CED leadership, and ISP;
Attract financial support from a diverse array of bi-lateral (such as USAID), multi-lateral, and philanthropic entities in support of high-impact global and international education projects that are aligned with CED's and MSU's strategic vision;
Lead, support and collaborate on successful implementation of externally funded awards;
Produce and facilitate colleagues' high-quality, timely, relevant research and scholarship in support of high-impact global and international education research;
Contribute to CED's overall global and international strategy, in collaboration with other CED leaders, to support and advance CED's vast range of global efforts, including global partnerships, capacity building, and supporting faculty, staff, and students in their related endeavors; and
As a member of the candidate's home department, contribute to the academic department's teaching, advising, and service.
In support of this mission, the successful candidate will be able to leverage key features
