Printer-friendly versionThe Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is an operating foundation located in Stanford, California. Chartered in 1906, the Foundation has carried out a wide range of activities and research to support and advance the work of educators at all levels. The Foundation is currently undergoing a significant transition in its program of work. The new focus seeks to pioneer a radically different model of educational research and development capable of advancing improvements in student learning at scale.
The Foundation is engaged in a deep and long-term exploration of the application of the tenets, tools, and methods of improvement research to develop a science of performance improvement in education. The idea is to establish a “third way” to think of education research. The methodological richness and rigor of translational research requires controls and restrictions that limit its capacity to address real problems of practice in their contextual complexity and in ways that support improvement. Participant / practitioner research offers compelling immediacy and profound impact that unfortunately remains limited in its breadth of influence and therefore limits its contribution. The proposed “third way” partakes of each of these traditions and brings to bear an emerging science of improvement research to work on high leverage problems of practice in ways that produces knowledge that drives improvement — ultimately at system-wide scale.
At the present time, Carnegie is focused on two high-leverage problems of practice — the extraordinarily high failure rates of Community College students in Developmental Math and the weak information and support systems for the improvement of teaching in K-12 systems. Carnegie has developed a Community College Pathways program and a Learning Teaching program aimed at forming productive collaborations to address these problems.
The goal of the Developmental Mathematics project is to double the proportion of community college students who, within one year of community college enrollment, are mathematically prepared to succeed in further academic study and/or occupational pursuits. One of our strategies is to redesign developmental education by creating an integrated pathway to and through quantitative literacy or statistics.
We are looking for someone to lead the Quantway 2 effort, joining a dedicated and visionary team committed to rapid change and improvement in the field. While this job is expected to be an ongoing full-time position, the Foundation is open to exploring alternative short-term arrangements.
The Quantway 2 Development Director reports directly to the Senior Managing Partner for the Community College Program and is responsible for the leadership and organization of the curriculum development of this new college-level quantitative literacy course, the creation and population of out-of-class experiences on an online platform and development of accompanying assessments.
This position provides the primary leadership for the development of the course and is responsible for working directly with the Quantway director, external curriculum authors, assessment authors and Quantway faculty co-developers — coordinating and scheduling their work and assuring that timetables for deliverables are met.
Responsibilities
As part of an integrated team, the Quantway 2 Development Director will take responsibility for duties including but not limited to:
Overarching Quantway 2 Development tasks
- Working collaboratively with the Quantway director, Carnegie’s Program Directors, the curriculum and assessment authors and Quantway faculty co-developers to develop and execute the project plan for the development process.
- Implementing the Initiative’s schedule and timetable with respect to progress and deliverables.
- Leading the completion and validation of the student learning outcomes for quantitative literacy and mathematics.
- Coordinating and monitoring Initiative work plans, revising as needed and as appropriate to meet changing needs.
- Developing scope of work contracts with authors.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external experts/consultants to validate the curriculum and assessments.
- Overseeing and participating in the review and revision process.
- Overseeing the day-to-day work of consultants and contractors for Quantway 2.
- Supervising day-to-day operational issues and communications related to the Quantway 2.
- Initiating the necessary meetings and field visits, including those which are part of the MOUs with participating Collaboratory colleges; scheduling regular meetings with initiative team members.
- Design and host Quantway 2 convenings of authors and experts/consultants
- Working with external research partners in the development of the Quantway 2 materials.
- Representing the Carnegie Foundation and the Senior managing partner of the Community College Program positively, professionally, and effectively when communicating directly with internal staff, external partners, and other constituents in the fields of education and policy.
- Other special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- A minimum of a master’s degree and at least five years of experience in teaching introductory mathematics is required. Curriculum development and experience teaching developmental mathematics at community college is essential, as is experience in the field of quantitative literacy. A combination of education and experience equivalent to this requirement may be considered.
- Proven successful experience in faculty leadership.
- Experience in pedagogical techniques and training.
- Experience as a participant/collaborator on CCP’s Statway or Quantway initiatives is highly desirable.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and harmoniously as a member of close knit program and administrative teams, creating a sense of collaboration while being sensitive to diverse opinions and personal styles.
- Must be very flexible and comfortable working in an environment with a high degree of ambiguity and where processes, timelines, and targets are evolving.
- Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task quickly and effectively and meet multiple, frequently shifting deadlines in a calm, courteous, and professional manner, despite the pressure of multiple timelines.
- Must have strong English verbal and written skills; must be able to communicate effectively, both one-on-one and in larger groups, with internal staff and external partners. Effective
- communication skills are necessary as this individual should be able to represent the Sr. Partner in her absence. Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Three or more years of relevant, solid, high-level administrative/project management experience is preferred; experience working in the field of education or in a non-profit environment is a plus, but not required.
- Able to travel 10-15% of time
Application Procedures
The Carnegie Foundation offers a competitive salary and generous benefits in a pleasant and friendly work environment. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted through 12/31/11.
The expected start date is 2/01/12. To apply, please refer to Job Code CFQD-1111 in the subject line and send, email, or fax a detailed cover letter, salary expectations, and resume to:
Ms. Charlene Moran
Director of Human Resources
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
51 Vista Lane
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650/566-5100
Fax: 650/326-5312
Email: resumes@carnegiefoundation.org
