New York University
Associate Director of Science, Technology, Arts, and Creativity (STAC)
New York University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Summary:
The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU seeks an Associate Director of Science, Technology, Arts, and Creativity (STAC) to develop and manage the programs and daily operations of Gallatin’s Maker Space (746-STAC).
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and evaluate programs that integrate science, technology, arts, and the humanities.
Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments to create interdisciplinary initiatives.
While grounded in science, this role also seeks to connect Maker Space resources to non-STEM courses and research by faculty and students.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of STAC, ensuring compliance with School and University safety regulations, and foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
Organize events related to the STAC program, residencies, and experiential learning opportunities.
Hire, supervise, and train student STAC staff to support collaborations and experiential learning initiatives.
Promote inclusive communities at Gallatin, focusing on the integration of emerging scientific and technological practices with Gallatin’s strengths in interdisciplinary, practice-based, and creative work.
Advise students and teach one (1) course (or its equivalent) per year.
Ability to work onsite/in-person four days per week and remotely one day per week.
Qualifications:
Required Education:Doctoral Degree All but Dissertation (ABD) or Terminal Degree in an interdisciplinary STEM field.
Preferred Education:Ph.D. in an interdisciplinary STEM field preferred.
Required Experience:5+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years teaching and advising experience in an interdisciplinary program.
Preferred Experience:3+ years experience managing maker spaces, and student technical instructors working with interdisciplinary and experiential learning teams. Experience developing experiential learning programs that foster community and collaboration across diverse groups. Demonstrated success teaching, and mentoring in a STEM field with a strong experiential learning component.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Expertise across the STEM/humanities/art/entrepreneurship boundary. Experience with a wide variety of fabrication skills, including 3D printing, sewing, electronics, woodworking, and other design and prototyping equipment. Highly collaborative in a team environment. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficient in MS Office Applications, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and other common design software and tools. Experience in data analytics and data visualization a plus.
Additional Information:
NYU Gallatin provides a distinctive liberal arts education for a diverse student body. Our faculty foster passionate intellectual commitments from learners and prepare them for a world in which managing knowledge is key to success. Guided by the philosophy that self-directed learning is the key goal, the faculty seek to cultivate an environment conducive to intellectual exploration across traditional academic disciplines, and they insist on active student engagement in developing the direction of their own education. Our highly specialized and deeply engaged advisers guide students in their intellectual explorations toward an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000 to USD $100,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU seeks an Associate Director of Science, Technology, Arts, and Creativity (STAC) to develop and manage the programs and daily operations of Gallatin’s Maker Space (746-STAC).
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and evaluate programs that integrate science, technology, arts, and the humanities.
Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments to create interdisciplinary initiatives.
While grounded in science, this role also seeks to connect Maker Space resources to non-STEM courses and research by faculty and students.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of STAC, ensuring compliance with School and University safety regulations, and foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
Organize events related to the STAC program, residencies, and experiential learning opportunities.
Hire, supervise, and train student STAC staff to support collaborations and experiential learning initiatives.
Promote inclusive communities at Gallatin, focusing on the integration of emerging scientific and technological practices with Gallatin’s strengths in interdisciplinary, practice-based, and creative work.
Advise students and teach one (1) course (or its equivalent) per year.
Ability to work onsite/in-person four days per week and remotely one day per week.
Qualifications:
Required Education:Doctoral Degree All but Dissertation (ABD) or Terminal Degree in an interdisciplinary STEM field.
Preferred Education:Ph.D. in an interdisciplinary STEM field preferred.
Required Experience:5+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years teaching and advising experience in an interdisciplinary program.
Preferred Experience:3+ years experience managing maker spaces, and student technical instructors working with interdisciplinary and experiential learning teams. Experience developing experiential learning programs that foster community and collaboration across diverse groups. Demonstrated success teaching, and mentoring in a STEM field with a strong experiential learning component.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Expertise across the STEM/humanities/art/entrepreneurship boundary. Experience with a wide variety of fabrication skills, including 3D printing, sewing, electronics, woodworking, and other design and prototyping equipment. Highly collaborative in a team environment. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficient in MS Office Applications, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and other common design software and tools. Experience in data analytics and data visualization a plus.
Additional Information:
NYU Gallatin provides a distinctive liberal arts education for a diverse student body. Our faculty foster passionate intellectual commitments from learners and prepare them for a world in which managing knowledge is key to success. Guided by the philosophy that self-directed learning is the key goal, the faculty seek to cultivate an environment conducive to intellectual exploration across traditional academic disciplines, and they insist on active student engagement in developing the direction of their own education. Our highly specialized and deeply engaged advisers guide students in their intellectual explorations toward an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $80,000 to USD $100,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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