Science Curriculum Developer Positions
The School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University has immediate openings for several science curriculum developers. These curriculum developers will play key roles in a number of NSF-funded projects that are developing inquiry-based, technology-supported science curricula for middle and high school students.
The School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University has immediate openings for several science curriculum developers. These curriculum developers will play key roles in a number of NSF-funded projects that are developing inquiry-based, technology-supported science curricula for middle and high school students.
There are opportunities for individuals at several levels of
background and expertise including:
* Experienced curriculum writers with strong backgrounds in
science or science education
* Experienced inquiry-based middle or high school science
teachers
* Early career individuals with a bachelors or masters degree in
science or a secondary science teaching certificate.
These curriculum developers will be working as part of collaborative teams that include educational researchers, classroom teachers, technologists, and professional development specialists. They will participate in design of curriculum units; writing, revision, and editing of instructional materials; design and implementation of on-line and face-to-face professional development activities for teachers; and support of field tests.
There are currently openings for developers with a backgrounds in a variety of science content areas (physical science, chemistry, biology, Earth and environmental science). All candidates must be committed to an inquiry-based pedagogical approach and comfortable with computers. The technologies that are currently being developed and integrated into science curricula include: graphing and data analysis tools, geographic information systems, computer modeling environments, and tools to support argument construction and reflection.
These projects are affiliated with the Program in the Learning Sciences (http://www.ls.sesp.northwestern.edu), the Center for Learning Technologies in Urban Schools (http://www.letus.org/), and the Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling (http://www.ccl.sesp.northwestern.edu).
For additional information, please contact Daniel Edelson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups
are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Brian J. Reiser
Associate Professor, Learning Sciences
School of Education and Social Policy
2115 North Campus Drive
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208-2610
Tel: 847-467-2205
Fax: 847-491-8999
LS Program Assistant: 847-491-7494
LS Web site: http://www.ls.sesp.nwu.edu/
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Brian J. Reiser
Associate Professor, Learning Sciences
School of Education and Social Policy
2115 North Campus Drive
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208-2610
Tel: 847-467-2205
LS Program Assistant: 847-491-7494
LS Web site: http://www.ls.sesp.nwu.edu/
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