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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Enhancing Teacher Educators' Professional Vision Regarding Preservice Elementary Teachers' Mathematical Proficiency and Emergent STEM Pedagogy Through Quality Talk
Our research team is seeking an hourly employee to work on our federally funded research project housed in the College of Education. This employee will primarily assist our team in the development of an online toolkit designed to virtually administer professional development in Quality Talk but may also be asked to complete other research activities as needed.
The project is funded by the National Science Foundation and is aimed at enhancing mathematics teacher educators' capacity to support preservice teachers developing pedagogical knowledge and skills through reasoning-intensive mathematics discussions. The model and professional development approach used in the project, Quality Talk, has been shown in previous studies to increase teachers' discussion-based pedagogical content knowledge and efficacy as well as students' critical-analytic thinking and reasoning.
Responsibilities for this position include developing web-based learning modules, adapting current materials to online formats, and working with developers and other professionals to ensure successful upload of content. Other research tasks such as coding, scoring, and analyzing video discourse data as well as data management tasks may also be assigned. Training for these skills will be provided as needed.
Compensation for this part-time position starts at $26/hour.
Required Applicant Prerequisites:
• Enrollment in a relevant graduate program (e.g., Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Learning Design and Technology)
• Successful completion of CITI Training
• Commitment to working 10 hours/per week
• Prior research experience in any of the following: web design and development; online engagement; video coding and analysis; curriculum development; instrument and scoring rubric development; and/or qualitative data analysis
• In-person work on the UP campus of Penn State in a group setting
Preferred Applicant Qualities:
• Knowledge and/or prior experience with elementary and/or high school mathematics, science, and English language arts teaching and learning
Applicants must apply online. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Murphy (pkm15@psu.edu). Applicants should express interest by December 12, 2023, but materials will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Enhancing Teacher Educators' Professional Vision Regarding Preservice Elementary Teachers' Mathematical Proficiency and Emergent STEM Pedagogy Through Quality Talk
Our research team is seeking an hourly employee to work on our federally funded research project housed in the College of Education. This employee will primarily assist our team in the development of an online toolkit designed to virtually administer professional development in Quality Talk but may also be asked to complete other research activities as needed.
The project is funded by the National Science Foundation and is aimed at enhancing mathematics teacher educators' capacity to support preservice teachers developing pedagogical knowledge and skills through reasoning-intensive mathematics discussions. The model and professional development approach used in the project, Quality Talk, has been shown in previous studies to increase teachers' discussion-based pedagogical content knowledge and efficacy as well as students' critical-analytic thinking and reasoning.
Responsibilities for this position include developing web-based learning modules, adapting current materials to online formats, and working with developers and other professionals to ensure successful upload of content. Other research tasks such as coding, scoring, and analyzing video discourse data as well as data management tasks may also be assigned. Training for these skills will be provided as needed.
Compensation for this part-time position starts at $26/hour.
Required Applicant Prerequisites:
• Enrollment in a relevant graduate program (e.g., Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Learning Design and Technology)
• Successful completion of CITI Training
• Commitment to working 10 hours/per week
• Prior research experience in any of the following: web design and development; online engagement; video coding and analysis; curriculum development; instrument and scoring rubric development; and/or qualitative data analysis
• In-person work on the UP campus of Penn State in a group setting
Preferred Applicant Qualities:
• Knowledge and/or prior experience with elementary and/or high school mathematics, science, and English language arts teaching and learning
Applicants must apply online. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Murphy (pkm15@psu.edu). Applicants should express interest by December 12, 2023, but materials will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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