Department Chair, Secondary Science

Relay Graduate School of Education seeks a Department Chair, Secondary Science to drive high-quality, practice-based preparation of Secondary Science educators. The role involves leading the department, managing faculty, teaching courses, and contributing to institutional strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of classroom teaching experience in Secondary Science (Grades 7-12).
• Graduate degree (masters and/or doctorate) in a relevant educational field.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in Secondary Science.
• Experience teaching or coaching adult learners through collegiate courses or professional development.
• Evidence observing, coaching, and developing middle or secondary level teachers.
• Experience designing learning experiences for adult learners.
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build collegial relationships with diverse individuals and teams.
• Experience in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives, including a commitment to ongoing self-assessment and professional development.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development
• Gym reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave