IFITS Assistant Director
Job no: 498497
Position type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Division/Equivalent: Boise State University
School/Unit: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Inclusive/Transfrm Scholarship
Categories: Academic Affairs, Senior-Level
Job Summary/Basic Function: |
Develops and manages faculty development support programs, consulting on effective and strategies for student and faculty success, such as inclusive mentoring practices. |
Department Overview: |
In 2020, the Institute for Inclusive & Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) was approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. It evolved out of the Institute for STEM & Diversity Initiatives, with the vision of creating and nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community, where all are actively engaged in the scholarly life of the university and the region. IFITS staff are a small but mighty team that serves undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and our community in order to increase access to and accelerate impacts from transformative scholarship. IFITS works extensively with many other university offices to collaboratively achieve our goals. IFITS leads the VIP program, the ASSERT program, and consults with faculty from across campus on their scholarly initiatives. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) lives within IFITS and works to engage all undergraduates in the scholarly life of the university. We do this through programming (e.g. Summer Research Community), cohort programs (e.g. LSAMP and Bridge to the Baccalaureate), and through grants and paid research experiences (e.g. HERC Fellowship, URCA grant). OUR also offers workshops and mentorship training to support faculty and researchers, and hosts several large events for undergraduate researchers to present their work. |
Level Scope: |
Recognized master in professional discipline with significant impact and influence on campus policy and program development. Establishes critical strategic and operational goals; develops and implements new products, processes, standards or operational plans to achieve strategies. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the campus; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Requires significant influence and communication with executive leadership. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional, requiring broad based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization. |
Essential Functions: |
Responsibilities include
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: |
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Minimum Qualifications: |
Master’s degree or equivalent plus 8 years relevant experience |
Preferred Qualifications: |
• MS or PhD in a STEM field • Higher education experience beyond being a student |
Salary and Benefits: |
Salary is between $73,000 and $92,000 annually, to be determined based on experience of the chosen candidate. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
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Required Application Materials: |
AI statement: The search committee prefers that applicants rely on their own skills and experiences to craft application materials. However, if generative AI tools (such as Bard or ChatGPT) are used to craft application materials in any way, we ask that applicants provide a brief statement explaining how and why these tools were used. |
About Us: |
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed. Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/ |
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