Society for Learning Analytics Research
Project Lead, Computer Science Teacher Education
Society for Learning Analytics Research, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
PROJECT LEAD, COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION ,
Comparative Media Studies/Writing (CMS/W) -
Teaching Systems Lab (TSL)
(part-time, 80%), to conduct research into computer science (CS) teacher education in districts and colleges of education. TSL develops teacher practice spaces – games and simulations that let teachers rehearse for and reflect on important decisions in teaching. Will help lead a research-practice partnership with Massachusetts’ school districts to broaden participation in computing education; and use design-based research methods to co-design, implement, evaluate, and iteratively improve teacher practice spaces – embedded in professional learning experiences – that focus on equity teaching practices in CS teaching. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining research-practice partnerships; using partnership-driven and design-based methods to develop innovative professional learning resources; conducting professional development with CS teacher educators and CS teachers in diverse settings; collecting and analyzing data; and supporting writing publications for high-impact scholarly and practitioner venues; supervising collaborators, research assistants, and partners for implementation and research; and participating in service responsibilities within the lab and to related fields.Job RequirementsREQUIRED : bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in education, learning science, CS education or related field; five years’ experience managing CS related education project and district partnerships; demonstrated understanding of CS education practices, including instructional implementation and curriculum pathways; demonstrated understanding of obstacles to equity in CS education and commitment to supporting educators in overcoming those obstacles; demonstrated understanding of the CS landscape and key stakeholders in MA; familiarity in grantsmanship and leading and submitting grant proposals to federal agencies; proficiency with project management and stakeholder coordination and communication; and proficiency facilitating professional learning experiences for CS educators. PREFERRED : experience leading the development of scholarly research projects and products.Schedule to be determined.Some travel to field sites in Massachusetts may be required (pending public health issues).This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension.
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Comparative Media Studies/Writing (CMS/W) -
Teaching Systems Lab (TSL)
(part-time, 80%), to conduct research into computer science (CS) teacher education in districts and colleges of education. TSL develops teacher practice spaces – games and simulations that let teachers rehearse for and reflect on important decisions in teaching. Will help lead a research-practice partnership with Massachusetts’ school districts to broaden participation in computing education; and use design-based research methods to co-design, implement, evaluate, and iteratively improve teacher practice spaces – embedded in professional learning experiences – that focus on equity teaching practices in CS teaching. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining research-practice partnerships; using partnership-driven and design-based methods to develop innovative professional learning resources; conducting professional development with CS teacher educators and CS teachers in diverse settings; collecting and analyzing data; and supporting writing publications for high-impact scholarly and practitioner venues; supervising collaborators, research assistants, and partners for implementation and research; and participating in service responsibilities within the lab and to related fields.Job RequirementsREQUIRED : bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in education, learning science, CS education or related field; five years’ experience managing CS related education project and district partnerships; demonstrated understanding of CS education practices, including instructional implementation and curriculum pathways; demonstrated understanding of obstacles to equity in CS education and commitment to supporting educators in overcoming those obstacles; demonstrated understanding of the CS landscape and key stakeholders in MA; familiarity in grantsmanship and leading and submitting grant proposals to federal agencies; proficiency with project management and stakeholder coordination and communication; and proficiency facilitating professional learning experiences for CS educators. PREFERRED : experience leading the development of scholarly research projects and products.Schedule to be determined.Some travel to field sites in Massachusetts may be required (pending public health issues).This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension.
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