Learn more about our Tucson-based leadership role, and apply at: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/7850?c=arizona. The position is open until filled.

The UA Sky School provides science education programs (1-4 days) to Arizona students in grades 4–12. We deliver 30+ programs to 1000+ students annually, via strong partnerships with area teachers and school districts. Programs are taught by instructors who are pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in the sciences or in education. We offer residential programs at our 25-acre Mount Lemmon SkyCenter campus in the Coronado National Forest, urban programs at local schools, as well as teacher professional development trainings throughout the state.

The Assistant Director of Education provides broad leadership in the development, implementation, and delivery of place-based curriculum and instruction at the UA Science Sky School. The incumbent is also responsible for the recruitment, supervision, and ongoing mentoring of a staff of approximately 20 graduate student instructors and plays a lead role in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with regional school districts and teachers.

As part of the Sky School leadership, the assistant director participates in the development of grant submissions and philanthropic proposals. Further, the Assistant Director represents the program across the University and develops relationships with external partners, to further center social justice in the design and delivery of programs.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!