Location: all cities,VA, USA
The Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a part-time Project Associate to support a project focused on supporting instruction in science of reading in teacher preparationprograms. The incumbent will become part of a vibrant team of faculty, students, and staff conducting research on advancing the deployment and use of materials related to the science of reading in the preparation of teachers in the U.S. The project has a specific focus on coordinating across and facilitating teacher preparation in universities that support underserved populations and states in which there are literacy improvement policies and initiatives. Remote work is an option in this position.
With this aim of coordination, implementation, and impact in mind, the project will design and implement a Higher Education Hub focuses primarily on IBIS-supported investments in higher education aimed to improve teacher preparation in the Science of Reading. The hub will facilitate engagement of public institutions that prepare the largest number of education and human service professionals in their respective state or region, and HBCUs, and will provide:
* Support for institutional leaders interested in engaging with SoR initiatives. This support will facilitate institutional plans to implement SoR reforms through curricula innovation and design; next-generation credentialing, workforce development, and preparation program impact; strategy and planning; and faculty development,
* Planning, data collection, and analytic support to conduct formative and summative evaluations of institutional SoR initiatives/programs
* Cross-institutional partnerships and collaboration related to SoR implementation and implications for improvements and reforms in other key areas of preparing teachers.
The Hub will be housed initially at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development and directed by its former dean, Bob Pianta. Hub Staff will include a full time Program Coordinator and student interns from the UVA EHD degree program in higher education.
In coordination with the Project Director, the Hub Project Associate will be responsible for the following activities:
* An annual in-person convening that rotates across participating institutions.
* Planning and facilitation of monthly group calls among participating institutions' leadership focused on IBIS-supported initiatives (e.g., implementation of Science of Reading in teacher preparation)
* Monthly individual calls between Hib director Pianta and senior leaders at each participating institution
* Identifying, indexing, providing resources and supports for implementation of SoR efforts relevant for teacher preparation
* Assist with developing strategies and plans for program innovations, impact evaluations, etc., and development of proposals for funding collaborative initiatives across institutions.
* Creation and deployment of the Hub website
Minimum Requirements
* Education: Bachelor's degree
* Experience: Two years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience in working with partners in educational systems at various levels
* Experience in interface with website developers
* Strong organizational, planning and communication skills
Anticipated Compensation Range: This is 0.5 FTE position with an anticipated range of $32,000 - $35,000 commensurate with education and experience, includes UVA benefits.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Application Instructions: Apply Now . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0065553. Complete an application online and include the following document:
* A CV/resume
All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
As part of the application process, applicants may be asked to describe how they intend to contribute to the University of Virginia's mission.
The position will remain open until filled. Project Associate is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This restricted position is a 12-month appointment, and continuation is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
For additional information about the position, please contact Bob Pianta at ...@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks .
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* Recruiting talented and diverse doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and staff;
* Recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and faculty are recognized as integral to the success of our work; and
* Promoting a culture of integrity, mutual respect, excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
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