The Director of Community Outreach & Science Education will oversee OIST's extensive portfolio of science education and public engagement programs while developing strategic recommendations for enhanced programs and structures to maximize outreach effectiveness and impact. Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Technology Development, Innovation, and Outreach, the Director will play a key role in advancing one of OIST's seven strategic mission areas as outlined in the University's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan ( https://www.oist.jp/oist-publications-reports). This position requires both operational excellence in managing current programs and strategic vision in evaluating and recommending enhancements to strengthen OIST's outreach capabilities and community impact.
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We are an equal opportunity educator and employer and are committed to enhancing and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the university community. As such, we are actively working to increase the diversity of our faculty, students, and staff, and cultivating an environment where all members can thrive and are valued. We have implemented policies to engender and cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender neutral facilities, pro-active equity-focused policies including “ stop-the-clock*” options, an on-site bilingual childcare facility and after school programs, an on-site health center, and relocation and post-arrival support
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need support during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the appropriate email address listed in the job posting. Determinations for granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
*See "3.2.5.2.2 "Stop-the-Clock" Policy for Tenure-track faculty
