Director Quantitative Reasoning Center

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60 nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Director of Quantitative Reasoning Center to join our team!

Summary:  Earlham College seeks a motivated, independent, creative person to direct our Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Center. The Director will partner with personnel across the College to promote excellent quantitative reasoning and skills development.

Preference will be given to those candidates with background in Quantitative Reasoning Center administration at the collegiate level and proven success in training and managing student tutors.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the peer tutoring program
• Offer regular peer tutor training and evaluation
• Develop, hire, and train tutors in new subjects like time management and public speaking.
• Manage the QR website and budget
• Offer skills-building workshops through the Academic Enrichment Center on topics such as effective test-taking techniques, etc.
• Administer the Quantitative Skills Assessment for new and/or current Earlham students
• Collaborate with teaching faculty for course-integrated quantitative skills instruction in a liberal arts setting
• Assess and continuously improve QR Center programs
• As needed, develop and teach fundamental courses for quantitative skills development
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• M.A. or M. Ed. in Mathematics Education or related field
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with mathematics education research
• Demonstrate an ability to work closely with a range of campus constituencies
• Ability to work with diverse students at all levels is essential
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

• Please submit the following application materials through our  Earlham Careers Portal
• Cover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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