[Itech] Fwd: FW: Job Announcement that may be of Interest
Teresa Franklin
franklit at ohio.edu
Thu Feb 16 10:19:22 EST 2012
Graduates:
A great job opportunity!
Dr. Franklin
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From: Hitchcock, John <hitchcoc at ohio.edu>
Date: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Subject: FW: Job Announcement that may be of Interest
To: "Martin, Ralph" <martin at ohio.edu>, "Franklin, Teresa" <franklit at ohio.edu>,
"Henning, John" <henningj at ohio.edu>
FYI
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From: (AERA SIG Mixed Methods Research Announcement List) [mailto:
AERA_SIG_MIXED_METHODS_RESEARCH-ANNOUNCE at LISTSERV.AERA.NET] On Behalf Of
Nataliya V Ivankova
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:57 PM
To: AERA_SIG_MIXED_METHODS_RESEARCH-ANNOUNCE at LISTSERV.AERA.NET
Subject: Job Announcement that may be of Interest
Dear SIG members:
Please see the job announcement that may be of interest to some of you, as
it implies the use of mixed methods reseach.
Regards,
Nataliya V. Ivankova, PhD
2011-2013 AERA SIG Mixed Methods Research Chair
Associate Professor
Department of Human Studies, School of Education
Associate Scientist, Center for Educational Accountability
College of Art and Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mailing Address:
EB 202 1530 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-1250
(205) 996 7909 office
(205) 975 8040 fax
E-Mail: nivankov at uab.edu
New position announcement :: Deputy Director of Research, SciPlay (Center
for Play, Science, and Technology Learning) :: New York Hall of Science
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Deputy Director of Research
Department: Sara Lee Schupf Family Center for Play, Science, and
Technology Learning (SciPlay)
Reports to: Director of SciPlay
Job Code: 19.3041.00
FLSA Status: Exempt (Professional)
Departmental Role: SciPlay is a new national applied research center on
Play, Science, and Technology Learning. SciPlay designs and studies how to
use play as a medium for science learning across both informal and formal
education settings. SciPlay runs numerous initiatives that utilize the New
York Hall of Science (NYSCI) as a laboratory for studying learning. The
project most immediately relevant to this position is "SciGames: A
Technology-enhanced Model for Bridging Informal and Formal Science
Learning" funded by the National Science Foundation's Transforming STEM
Education program and the U.S. Department of Education's Investing in
Innovation program. This project focuses on supporting middle school
physics learning through students playing technology-enhanced playground
games with companion classroom digital apps. This work is in collaboration
with Learning Games Network, Parsons The New School of Design, the New York
City Department of Parks and Recreation, and the New York City Department
of Education.
Background: The New York Hall of Science, New York City's only hands-on
science museum and host to close to a half a million visitors every year,
serves the most ethnically diverse population in the country - reflecting
the institution's home borough of Queens and also that of the greater
metropolitan area. Built originally for the 1964 World's Fair, NYSCI
continues to capture the spirit of discovery and innovation that was at the
heart of this event. NYSCI offers an unparalleled range of 450 interactive
exhibits that invite visitors to explore varied aspects of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM). By combining these exhibits with
the country's largest outdoor Science Playground along with discovery labs,
teacher-training programs, and internationally replicated science education
programs for urban youth, NYSCI brings the excitement and understanding of
science and technology to children, families, and teachers throughout the
New York metro-region and beyond.
Our mission is to bring the excitement and understanding of science and
technology to children, families, teachers, and others by galvanizing their
curiosity and offering them creative, participatory ways to learn.
NYSCI has approximately 90 full-time and over 150 part-time staff-members.
Function: The Deputy Director of Research for SciPlay will work closely
with SciPlay's Director to oversee the research requirements of the
SciGames project as well as the day- to-day operations of the SciPlay
center ensuring that all deliverables are met. The Deputy Director of
Research for SciPlay is also expected to develop her or his own program of
research and with the support of SciPlay's Director and the NYSCI
infrastructure lead several major grant proposal submissions each year.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Design and lead the research to be conducted on the SciGames
project, including quantitative and qualitative instrument design to
capture changes in science learning and motivation, lead the planning and
execution of the research, oversee data collection, analyze data, generate
interim analyses, and interface with the external evaluator. The person in
this position will also produce reports, position papers, and manuscripts
for publication in peer-reviewed or refereed journals.
2. In consultation with SciPlay's Director, design, develop, and
implement strategies for evaluating new and ongoing research projects
toward establishing the efficacy of play as a science, technology,
engineering, and math learning methodology.
3. Consult, collaborate, and advise SciPlay researchers on their
research designs. Establish goals throughout project development and
implementation, and assist researchers in developing rationale/need
statements, logic models, evaluation tools, and annotated resource lists
for each active project.
4. Work closely with SciPlay's Director and Development department to
conceptualize and develop major fundraising proposals and budgets with
significant research and evaluation components that support the SciPlay
Center.
5. Seek and manage relationships with researchers in academic and
independent institutions in science education (formal and informal),
learning technologies, gaming, youth development, evaluation, and policy.
Along with the SciPlay Director represent the organization in strategic
alliances with organizations and institutions in these fields.
6. Conduct other duties as assigned by SciPlay's Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities: SciPlay's research fellows and assistants,
project managers, professional development and curriculum development
staff, as well as part-time fellows and interns.
Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in one or more of the following
fields: science education, learning sciences, instructional design, museum
education, communication/media, psychology, sociology, and/or anthropology.
Knowledge:
* A passion for the importance of play as an essential human
competency and core ingredient in effective teaching and learning.
* Must be someone who is inherently interdisciplinary and
collaborative, and who brings to SciPlay a knowledge of how to develop and
test innovative instructional programs in the STEM fields.
* This individual should be passionate about free-choice learning,
and equally committed to enhancing the quality of formal education
experiences by leveraging the diverse resources found at NYSCI.
Experience:
* A track record of using technologies to develop innovative learning
environments and/or programs to support creative, engaged science learning.
* Experience conducting research on the design and study of science
curricula and/or science learning environments using mixed methods.
Experience managing all aspects of such research.
* Proficiency with quantitative statistical analysis software such as
SAS, SPSS, or STATA and qualitative video analysis software such as
Studiocode.
* An effective manager, team builder, and collaborator, skilled at
leveraging the talents of others.
* Excellent communication and writing skills.
Compensation: Commensurate with education, skills, and
experience, including an excellent NYSCI benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should send resume with cover letter and salary
range/requirements. No calls please.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2012
Targeted Start Date: Immediately
To apply, submit a cover letter, salary requirement, and resume to:
New York Hall of Science
ATTN: SciPlay Search
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
Or email (preferred) to: jobs at nysci.org<mailto:jobs at nysci.org>. Please
include "SciPlay" in subject line.
The New York Hall of Science supports diversity in the workplace. NYSCI is
an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and supports a drug free workplace.
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