Engineering and Computer Science Education Researcher
Engineering and Computer Science Education Researcher
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Job Description
Job Description
The Engineering Education and Computer Science Education Researcher works in close collaboration with the Virginia Tech Greater Washington D.C. Research Faculty and Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development in planning designing implementing and leading collaborative approaches to Engineering and Computer Science-focused programs for K-20 students (elementary through graduate school) and their teachers families and the community.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and advanced degree in a technical (STEM) field or relevant education field;
Eligible for or working toward Virginia teacher licensure in one or more subject areas;
Experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings;
Familiarity with schools and school systems in the Washington D.C. metro area and specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools;
Experience in innovation or maker space environments;
Familiarity with electronics and programming and willingness to expand these skills;
Experience in managing teams of secondary post-secondary volunteers and research assistants; and
Experience in STEM outreach and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual or multilingual skills and experience in multicultural settings;
A terminal degree or progress toward a terminal degree in a relevant technical field;
Current Virginia teacher licensure in one or more relevant STEM subject areas;
Ten or more years of Experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings;
Employment in the Washington D.C. area schools and specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools;
Experience in technical learning environments and project-based experiences in computer science data analytics artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in advanced computing; and
Experience in teaching these skills.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
20-29
Review Date
8/8/25
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Maura Gardnerat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Part-Time
