Internal Search for an Interim Director of the University of Georgia’s
Education Policy and Evaluation Center

The College of Education invites applications for the position of Interim Director of the Education Policy and Evaluation Center (EPEC).  The Interim Director will provide leadership in helping to establish the EPEC.  The Center is designed to develop and support research on education policy and program evaluation for education, human services, state and federal government, and other nonprofit organizations.  The full text of the EPEC proposal is given at http://www.coe.uga.edu/adresearch/labs_centers.html.

An ideal candidate for Interim Director of the EPEC would have a comprehensive understanding of the EPEC mission, a progressive vision for achieving this mission, and the skill and experience to make that vision a reality.  Excellent public relations and communications skills are required, as well as a thorough understanding of the grant writing process.  The Interim Director should be a tenured full professor with extensive experience in research and publication in education policy, evaluation, or both.

This new Center is expected to significantly enhance the future success of the COE in developing programs of research, obtaining external funding, and providing service to the State of Georgia and the nation.  All interested applicants should send a letter of intent to the Associate Dean for Research, Technology, and External Affairs, Dr. Karen Watkins.  To guarantee full consideration by the search committee, applications are due by March 24, 2006.  The starting date for the Interim Director is expected to be July 1, 2006.  Compensation is negotiable up to 50% release time, as is additional funding for travel and other necessary support.

The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.