Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project Director

Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project Director (JPF02039) Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project Director to Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project Director Job #

JPF02039

Mathematics / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project Director ( Academic Coordinator II, FY) Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $84,246 - $141,646. The actual salary will be dependent on the position's percentage of time. Percent time: Variable, between 10-100%, based on the availability of funding. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 4, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:

Thursday, Mar 4, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Associate Teaching Professor Pedro Morales-Almazan with the Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project (MBAMP) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the MBAMP Director. MBAMP provides professional development for K-12 mathematics teachers across Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. MBAMP serves Region 5B of the California Subject Matter Projects - a statewide effort. Through events such as summer institutes and a community math teacher circle, MBAMP brings together mathematicians, teachers, and administrators. MBAMP events focus on building knowledge of mathematics; improving skills in instruction; enhancing and practicing leadership skills; and assisting in curriculum development. Summary of Duties Working under the supervision of the Monterey Bay Area Math Project Principal Investigator, currently Associate Teaching Professor Pedro Morales-Almazan, the MBAMP Director is responsible for coordinating all MBAMP activities and personnel; providing and directing outreach to regional schools and districts; acquiring funding through public and private sources, especially through California agencies; and supervising staff and mentoring teacher participants. MBAMP Program Coordination The director is responsible for developing and coordinating all of MBAMP's core events. These events include on-going teacher leader institutes and professional development for K-12 teachers. Academic year services include coordination of workshops, colloquium series, and one-day conferences. Further MBAMP services have included focus and peer review groups, classroom observations, and individual and group peer coaching. The director also serves as a liaison between principal investigators from the UCSC math and education faculty and the regional K-12 education community. Additionally, the director also works with the UCSC CalTeach program, which connects current undergraduate students with in-service K-12 teachers and internships. Outreach Outreach includes the coordination of fee-for-service programs; this requires the director to identify schools, develop appropriate professional development, negotiate contracts, and supervise events. Acquisition of Funding The director is responsible for researching and personally writing proposals, working with grant-writers at UCSC, and applying for grants. The director will be responsible for grant activity, compliance, and reporting.

Typical funding sources include:

Seed funding from the California Subject Matter Projects, which must be renewed annually. Particular funding opportunities from the State of California targeting CSMPs. Public and private sources related to strengthening K-12 teaching of mathematics, and broader impact funding available to UCSC faculty. Supervision and Mentorship The MBAMP director may supervise personnel including a program coordinator and student interns. In addition, the MBAMP director is expected to recruit and mentor teachers to become teacher-leaders. We strongly encourage applications from candidates that have experience with mentoring teachers, supervising staff, acquiring grants, working with school districts/office of education, and organizing complex events. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Monterey Bay Area Mathematics Project:

https://mbamp.ucsc.edu/

The Mathematics Department:

https://math.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Master's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, or education. Training and experience teaching mathematics in a K-12 setting. Teaching certification equivalent to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics or a Multiple Subject Credential (see California Commission on Teacher Credentialing). Experience leading Professional Learning for TK-12 teachers.