Ecology Education Research Specialist
Position #: 10023
PURPOSE: To conduct research into teaching and learning of key concepts,
approaches and methods of ecology in several innovative education programs with
middle and high school students and teachers. Results will be shared through
publications and presentations, and will inform Institute education programs.
LOCATION: Millbrook, NY
DURATION: Full time (35 hours per week). One year initial appointment;
continuation contingent upon performance and availability of grant funds.
DUTIES:
* Help plan, carry out and analyze results of education research
efforts in the following NSF-supported projects:
* Teaching the Nature of Ecological Science (TNOES) - investigating
whether we can teach high school students the nature of ecological science and
whether that understanding is useful for environmental citizenship.
* Data Exploration in Ecology Project (DEEP) - contrasting student
learning when they collect their own ecological data versus when they are given
data from others (second hand data).
* Pathways to Environmental Science Literacy - a multi-site Math
Science Partnership effort to describe learning progressions for student
understanding of key topics (carbon, water, biodiversity) and across important
themes (quantitative reasoning, place, culture, citizenship). These are used to
guide and support improved teaching.
Activities will include: assessment design (surveys and "tests", interviews,
portfolios and artifacts, observation), collecting and analyzing data from
students and teachers, presenting results at conferences, and publication.
* Help coordinate TNOES project activities, and support teachers in
classroom implementation and experimentation.
* Infuse research results into Institute education programs.
* Write grant proposals.
* Manage project budgets.
* Support other education programs at the Cary Institute.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Masters degree (or equivalent) in science education. PhD students are
encouraged to apply. Must have experience with education research.
* Experience with science curriculum development and working with teachers
preferred.
* Ecology teaching experience and ecology training at the college level
preferred.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people
* Strong communication and writing skills.
* Highly organized and able to work independently in a fast-paced
environment.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications to begin immediately. Position open until
filled.
ORIGINATOR: Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, Head of Education
TO APPLY:
To apply, please email a brief cover letter, a resume, and the names and full
contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) for
three professional references to:
Human Resources
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Job Ref. # 10023-I
P.O. Box AB
Millbrook, New York 12545
E-mail:
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Please contact Alan Berkowitz at
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or
845-677-7600 ext. 311 with any questions regarding the position.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER-MIN/FEM/VET/DISAB
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Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Head of Education, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike
Millbrook, NY 12545
phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311, fax: (845) 677-5976
email: [email protected]
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