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EARTH Education Director
Are you passionate about shaping the future of the HVACR industry? The EARTH Education Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing and directing engineering workforce development projects. This full-time position involves strategic planning, project management, and collaboration with educational institutions to enhance HVACR training programs.
About the Engineering Research Center (ERC): The Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) aims to revolutionize the HVACR industry by creating a sustainable refrigerant lifecycle. With a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, EARTH is a collaborative effort involving several prestigious institutions, including the University of Kansas and the University of Notre Dame. Join us in making a significant impact on the environment and society!
• Program Management & Coordination (25%)
• Collaborate with faculty and staff from six institutions to deliver comprehensive workforce development activities for all educational levels.
• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to promote EARTH’s mission.
• Curriculum Development & Dissemination (25%)
• Design and update undergraduate and graduate curricula based on the latest technologies from the EARTH project.
• Employ competency-based education principles to enhance course offerings.
• Industry and Stakeholder Outreach (25%)
• Engage with professional communities through presentations, papers, and conferences to promote workforce development initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners to foster collaboration.
• Operations & Supervision (20%)
• Lead compliance activities, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards.
• Supervise personnel and manage the day-to-day operations of curriculum development.
• Other Responsibilities (5%)
o Complete additional tasks as assigned by the EARTH ERC Director.
This role primarily requires on-site presence, with limited remote work options based on mutual agreement.
• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering education, education, administration, business, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years in an educational administrative position and/or supervising personnel in an organization of 50+ employees.
• Minimum of five years working on complex projects involving multiple partners.
• Project management skills to successfully deliver on multiple projects simultaneously, as evidenced in application materials.
• Doctorate in engineering, engineering education, education, administration, business, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an educational administrative position with a strong emphasis on curriculum development.
• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising personnel in an organization of 50+ employees.
• Experience as a secondary or postsecondary science educator.
• Experience in managing NSF or other grant-funded workforce development programs.
Why Join Us? Be part of a transformative initiative that aims to make a difference in the HVACR field while developing the next generation of engineers. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and lead impactful educational programs, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today! Take the next step in your career and join a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability. Submit your application and be part of a groundbreaking effort to redefine the HVACR landscape.
To review the full position description and to apply please visit: employment.ku.edu/staff/29034BR
