Division Head of Science
OHS Division Manager
Job Code: 4208
Job Grade: J
FTE: 100%, Exempt
Stanford’s Online High School is an accredited, diploma-offering, highly selective independent high school, offering courses for grades 7-12. The mission of Stanford Online High School (OHS) is to foster a worldwide community of intellectually adventurous students and teachers. Our courses, created and taught by specialists in their academic fields, encourage students to continuously develop and test their own views as they integrate knowledge across disciplines. Small class sizes and synchronous class meetings populated by curious and engaged classmates and teachers make learning a meaningful and social experience. Students form close bonds with each other and with the school community through classes, clubs, meetups, and other school activities, all supported by caring educators. Our school brings together students with diverse backgrounds from across the world.
Stanford Online High School offices are located at the Stanford Redwood City Campus. This position is eligible for Remote work, though some travel to the main campus, up to 3 times per year for important in-person events, will be expected.
The Division Head of Science will oversee instruction and curriculum of all science courses at Stanford OHS, including managing and mentoring science instructors, collaborating with administrators on enrollment and staffing of courses, and representing the division within the school community. You will have the opportunity to inform school policies and drive school-wide initiatives in collaboration with the academic leadership. In addition, the Division Head of Science will instruct two sections of classes within their discipline. Classes meet synchronously twice a week throughout the academic year on a college-style schedule to engage in discussion of the course material. You will be expected to bring your advanced expertise and skills to a wide variety of activities throughout the school and should be adaptable in working with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and administration.
Your responsibilities include:
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - $114,000 per year. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world with limitless connections and access to knowledge. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
How to Apply
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**Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
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