Research Technicians Educational Development and Assessment
Research Technicians Educational Development and Assessment
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Job Description
Why work at Villanova Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova Universitys founding in 1842 we have been inspired by the values of truth unity and love and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nations best colleges and universities. VUs inclusion again in U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Colleges rankings is another indication of the Universitys continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanovas most precious asset is our people . As an employee you will receive a holistic benefits package generous paid time off a competitive retirement savings plan flexible work options wellness programs including gym membership professional development tuition assistance and more . We are seeking experienced high school teachers to join our research team for an innovative educational development project. The selected candidates will play a crucial role in refining and completing subject-specific content for an immersive online educational program to teach integrated geography mathematics and geology through the lens of geologic and dinosaur paleontological work. The research project focuses on the interdisciplinary realm of geosciences utilizing its unique characteristics to foster integrated learning. Through the creation of an immersive Virtual Field Trip ( VFT ) we aim to increase exposure to geosciences in high school and early college and enhance STEM education by seamlessly integrating subjects such as geography math biology and physics within geoscience applications. The VFT featuring a virtual paleontology expedition will be hosted on the American Geosciences Institutes digital platform ensuring wide accessibility. Assessment tools including validated instruments will gauge the VFTs impact on student engagement academic gains and attitudinal factors. The broader impacts encompass supporting early-career scientists engaging undergraduate students in hands-on experiences and disseminating outcomes widely to schools museums and beyond.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include: Collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs) on the development of specific set of modules for the online program. Refinement and complete subject-specific educational content for the VFT modules. Leveraging curricular expertise to optimize the adaptability of the VFT to existing high school curricula. Aligning learning objectives and educational content to closely meet state and national educational standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Required qualifications include: Bachelors degree required and other state-mandated teaching certifications. Minimum of one year experience high school teaching in geography geology or mathematics. Strong curriculum development skills and familiarity with educational policies and standards. Ability to collaborate effectively with PIs and contribute to the ongoing development of educational modules. Commitment to working during the summer months.
Preferred Qualifications
A knowledge of multimedia resources and the ability to incorporate them into online lessons preferred.
Work Schedule
temporary
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full Time
