The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Academics, Success, and Equity (CASE). This is a faculty position in the Academic Professional track (fiscal year (12-month) appointment, rank commensurate with level of experience), and will report to the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech.
The Center for Academics, Success, and Equity's vision is to position ISyE as thought leaders for ensuring quality student experiences within ISyE that would have a lasting impact at Georgia Tech and beyond. The Center for Academics, Success, and Equity aims to cultivate an engaging environment for students, faculty, staff, and alumni within ISyE by creating and leading programs that encourage participation in academic growth, professional development, and inclusivity. In addition to academics, CASE focuses on success and equity.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, leading existing and developing new efforts in the following three areas:
Academics: for example, Tutoring Center, At-Risk Advising, and Peer Mentorship;
Success: for example, the mentIEs mentorship program for ISyE students, H. Milton Stewart Ph.D. student teaching fellows program, TA Orientations, and student success workshops;
Equity: for example, K-12 outreach, summer camps.
In addition, the Director of CASE will be expected to contribute to internal and external service activities.
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Interested individuals should submit the following application materials:
letter of application (one page);
curriculum vitae;
teaching philosophy (one page) or portfolio (up to five pages);
a statement addressing their understanding of and prior engagement in activities to support diversity, equity, and inclusion; outreach; and student success (one page);
contact information for three professional reference letters.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a background check must be completed prior to employment.
Requests for information may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Damon Williams. Applications will be considered effective immediately, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.