What are the responsibilities and job description for the Researcher (STEM Education- pos #84970T) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Researcher (R2, STEM Education)
Position Number: 0084970T
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: October 28, 2024
Closing date: Continuous – review applications begins November 13, 2024
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non tenure
Full time/Part time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other conditions: Extramural funds. To begin in late November 2024 or soon thereafter. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon availability of funds, program/operational needs and satisfactory performance.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of STEM education research and demonstration projects for elementary, secondary and postsecondary school students at on or off campus locations, ensuring inclusion of students with disabilities and those from other underrepresented groups such as Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino backgrounds.
- Collaborate with schools, colleges, community partners, educators, and industry professionals to implement STEM initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations to support project sustainability and scale.
- Ensure projects align with the goals of fostering equity, accessibility, and excellence in STEM education.
- Lead and test the development and differentiation of culturally responsive and inclusive STEM curricula and resources for diverse learners.
- Integrate up-to-date technology into STEM curricula and activities.
- Provide training and resources to family, educators or employers on accessibility, inclusivity, and culturally responsive teaching strategies and technology integration.
- Collaborate in disseminating findings and products through journals and conference presentations.
- Collaborate in grant writing to sustain funding.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Education, STEM disciplines, or a related field.
- Facility in the techniques of STEM education.
- Accuracy, alertness, and adaptability.
- Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordinating federal grant funded STEM educational programs.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and adapting STEM curriculum and assessments for diverse learners, including students with disabilities and/or those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Filipino backgrounds.
- Familiarity with Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and/or Filipino cultures and experience working with these communities in an educational setting.
- Experience teaching STEM lessons to diverse student populations, including students with disabilities and those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to professionally meet and confer with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with teams.
Desirable Qualifications:- Experience in designing and implementing accessible curricula or resources for students with disabilities.
- Experience in building partnership with community STEM organizations and professionals.
- Experience in conference presentations and public speaking.
- Experience in collecting and entering research data, including assessments, surveys, and class observations, following the IRB guidelines.
- Experience in writing a grant proposal to secure funding through grants for educational programs or research initiatives.
To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae; 3) names and contact information (including email address) of at least 3 professional references; and 4) official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.
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Inquiries: Hye-Jin Park; parkhye@hawaii.eduEEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
- The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
