Overview:

The RoSE Network has so far been entirely unfunded. We'd like to change this, so that we're able to provide assistance where required for accessibility and inclusion (e.g., internet access in remote areas), to develop our infrastructure (e.g., our website and newsletter), and to award prizes and funding for statistics education research and scholarship. The Finance Co-Directors will work to identify, set-up, and manage sources of funding (e.g., a pay-as-you-feel model for our conference, a Patreon-style subscription, merchandise, grants) and look after our accounts (e.g., via a third party management company). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent financial matters, including accounting, fundraising, and financial strategy on the Core Committee, acting as liaison between the Network’s members, the Fundraising Team, and the Core Committee

• Key point of contact for financial matters, including external and internal queries

• Oversees the RoSE Fundraising Team, which will be tasked with identifying and applying for (with support from the wider committee) sources of funding

• Other ad-hoc tasks relating financial strategy and management for the RoSE Network

Person Specification:

We encourage applications from statistics education researchers (and practitioners with an interest in research/scholarship) from all over the world, at any career stage (from postgraduate to Professor), and of any demographic. 

We do not require specific experience, but some things that would strengthen your application include:

• A creative approach to fundraising

• Knowledge of/experience writing successful grant applications, particularly in relation to networking

• Strong organisation / record-keeping skills

• Attention to detail

• As this is a Core Committee role, team and/or project management experience would be beneficial, but not essential

Time Commitment:

We recognise that RoSE committee members are volunteers and that your day jobs are notoriously hectic. As such, we operate a "many hands make light work" model to help share the load and ensure continuity. In particular, we are recruiting for one other Co-Director for Finance and, once the two Co-Directors are in place, we will begin recruiting a team of fundraisers to support you. 

Between the Finance Co-Directors, you will be expected to:

• Attend 1 x 2-hour Core Committee meeting every two months

• Attend 1 x 2-hour General Committee meeting every six months

• Arrange and chair Finance Team meetings as required

• Spend an average of 30 minutes per week on proactive fundraising and/or related project work (which can be concentrated in your least busy periods)

Role Duration:

Ongoing, with four week's notice requested.

Overview:

At the core of the RoSE Network are our series of Special Interest Groups (SIGS). Each relates to a specific area of statistics education research and practice. The SIGs host regular meetings and Slack channels where researchers can share, discuss, and collaborate on new developments in their field. Everyone is welcome to join any of our SIGs and you can engage as much or as little as you have the capacity to.

We are currently expanding each SIG Lead team so each has three members. The SIGs with confirmed vacancies are:

• Statistics Software

• Artifical Intelligence in Statistics Education

• Active Learning in the Statistics Classroom

• Statistics Anxiety

• Statistics Education Research and Scholarship Methodology

Click here to learn more about our SIGs. Click here to learn more about our SIG Leads.

We are always excited to hear proposals for new SIGs, too! If you would like to set up your own SIG, please indicate this on your application form.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with your co-leads to run your SIG, supported by the Research Co-Directors

• Host one RoSE Network webinar each year (arrange a speaker and chair the session)

• Contribute to the RoSE eConference (e.g., by reviewing abstracts and chairing sessions on your topic, suggesting invited speakers etc.)

• Optionally, organise and host ah-doc events, such as journal clubs, workshops, and "fireside chats"

• Optionally, organise and manage collaborative research projects

• Other ad-hoc tasks relating to RoSE Network SIGs 

Person Specification:

We encourage applications from statistics education researchers (and practitioners with an interest in research/scholarship) from all over the world, at any career stage (from postgraduate to Professor), and of any demographic. 

We do not require specific experience, but some things that would strengthen your application include:

• Experience/interest in research/scholarship within your Special Interest topic

• Experience/confidence organising and hosting events (e.g., hosting speakers, chairing conference sessions)

• Enthusiasm for networking and maintaining connections with other researchers

Time Commitment:

We recognise that RoSE committee members are volunteers and that your day jobs can be notoriously hectic. As such, we operate a "many hands make light work" model to help share the load and ensure continuity. You will lead your SIG with two others and are also free to recruit "guest leads" to support you with ad-hoc events and intiatives.

As a SIG Lead, you will be expected to:

• Attend 1 x 2-hour General Committee meeting every six months

• Attend SIG Lead team meetings as required

• Spend an average of half an hour per week working on SIG related activities (which can be concentrated in your least busy periods)

Role Duration:

Ongoing, with four week's notice requested.

Overview:

The RoSE eConference is our flagship event. Held every 2 years, the free, online event sees statistics education researchers from all over the world come together to connect and share knowledge.

The next conference is due to take place in mid-July 2027 (incoming Conference Co-Chairs will be able to set the specific date). For the 2027 event, we plan to split the conference over two days, each favouring a distinct timezones.

You may choose whether to join our Standing Conference Committee (who work on each of our conferences) or our 2027 Conference Commitee (who work on the next conference only). 2027 Conference Committee members will be invited to join the Standing Conference Committee at the end of their tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Conference Co-Chairs with the overall planning, running, and hosting of the 2027 RoSE eConference. This may include:

  • Setting up submission forms

  • Peer reviewing abstracts

  • Nominating keynote/invited speakers

  • Scheduling

  • Chairing sessions

  • Other ad-hoc tasks relating to the conference for the RoSE Network

Person Specification:

We encourage applications from statistics education researchers (and practitioners with an interest in research/scholarship) from all over the world, at any career stage (from undergraduate to Professor), and of any demographic. 

We do not require specific experience, but some things that would strengthen your application include:

• Experience of conference/event organising, particularly online

• An appreciation of accessibility requirements for online events

• Strong organisation and documentation skills 

In addition, you will need to be available in mid-July 2027.

Time Commitment:

We recognise that RoSE committee members are volunteers and that your day jobs can be notoriously hectic. As such, we operate a "many hands make light work" model to help share the load and ensure continuity. You will within a large Conference Committee team, supported by the Co-Chairs and the wider RoSE Network.

As a Conference Commitee member, you will be expected to:

• Attend 1 x 2-hour General Committee meeting every six months

• Attend Conference Committee meetings as required

• Spend an average of half an hour per week working on conference activities (which is likely to be concentrated in the lead up to the conference)

Role Duration:

Standing Conference Committee: Ongoing

2027 Conference Committee: Until August 2027

Overview:

Our social media presence is one of the key ways we connect with and engage the wider statistics education community in our events and initiatives. As well as a critical channel for promoting our own events and initiatives, we seek out and share other statistics education content for our followers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for advertising RoSE events and initiatives on various social media platforms, as instructed by the Communications Co-Directors

• Creating, seeking, and sharing other statistics education content on a regular basis

Person Specification:

We encourage applications from statistics education researchers (and practitioners with an interest in research/scholarship) from all over the world, at any career stage (from undergraduate to Professor), and of any demographic. 

We do not require specific experience, but some things that would strengthen your application include:

• Experience or a strong interest in social media marketing (especially for academic purposes)

• Excellent written communication skills

• Attention to detail (e.g., strong proof-reading skills)

• EDI awareness (e.g., the important of using alt-text and inclusive language)

Time Commitment:

We recognise that RoSE committee members are volunteers and that your day jobs can be notoriously hectic. As such, we operate a "many hands make light work" model to help share the load and ensure continuity. You will be supported by the incoming Communications Co-Directors, a second incoming Social Media Offer, and the wider Communications Team.

As a Social Media Officer, you will be expected to:

• Attend 1 x 2-hour General Committee meeting every six months

• Attend Communications Team meetings as required

• Spend an average of half an hour per week sharing RoSE news and/or creating/sharing statistics education research content

Role Duration:

Ongoing

Overview:

The RoSE Network aims to be truly global. To achieve that, we want to proactively build connections with other statistics education networks, research groups, and individual practitioners throughout the world. As part of our Outreach Team, our Geographic Centre Leads will drive this endeavour forward by identifying  and developing connections in your world regions and working with our EDI Team to identify and remove any barriers to participation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Each centre should have between one and three leads that are responsible for the promotion, inclusion, and accessibility of RoSE for their world region, working closely with the Outreach Co-Directors

• Working with other RoSE committee members (e.g., communications team) to promote RoSE events and initiatives worldwide, with the aim of fully diversifying the Network geographically (e.g, by connecting with local societies and research groups)

• Working with other RoSE committee members (e.g., the EDI, conference, & funding teams) to remove geographical barriers to participating with RoSE events and initiatives

• Other ad-hoc tasks relating to geographical outreach for the RoSE Network

Person Specification:

We encourage applications from statistics education researchers (and practitioners with an interest in research/scholarship) from all over the world, at any career stage (from undergraduate to Professor), and of any demographic. 

We do not require specific experience, but some things that would strengthen your application include:

• Affiliations outside of the UK and North America (especially Africa; and Western, Central, and Eastern Asia)

• Interested and confident in networking 

• A strong belief that diversity (especially geographical/cultural) benefits an organisation

Time Commitment:

We recognise that RoSE committee members are volunteers and that your day jobs can be notoriously hectic. As such, we operate a "many hands make light work" model to help share the load and ensure continuity. You will work with the rest of the Geographic Centre Representatives and will be supported by the Outreach Co-Directors.

As a Geographic Centre Lead, you will be expected to:

• Attend 1 x 2-hour General Committee meeting every six months

• Attend Outreach Team meetings as required

• Spend an average of half an hour per week on outreach projects (which can be concentrated in your least busy periods)

Role Duration:

Ongoing