Specialist - Elementary Computing for All

Position overview

Salary range : The salary ranges from $53,500-$191,500.

Application Window

Open date : September 17, 2024

Most recent review date : Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Pending availability of funding, a research specialist is needed in the Digital Learning Lab at the University of California, Irvine, to support research on federally funded projects that are designing, implementing, and evaluating computational thinking curriculum for diverse elementary school students, with a focus on the needs of English language learners.

• The researcher will assist in the following activities : designing curricula; designing and implementing professional development activities;
• collecting and analyzing data; writing reports, articles, and presentations; preparing grant proposals; managing relations and communications with school districts and university partners;

and submitting and updating human subjects protocols.

The starting date for the position is negotiable. The appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension pending availability of funding.

Appointment will be at the Assistant Specialist, Associate Specialist, or Specialist level depending on the educational background and experience of the applicant, with salary commensurate with level

Requirements : Candidates must possess outstanding writing, communication, and research skills; and interest or experience in computer science education research.

Interest or background in the education of English language learners, K-12 education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development are also desired.

Local daytime travel to schools in Southern California is required so the candidate will require their own transportation for the purpose within 30 days of starting the position.

Fluency in Spanish is desirable but not required.

To Apply : Applications should be submitted online at https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09306 . Please include a cover letter explaining your relevant background and interest in this project, CV, 1-2 relevant papers, and names of three references (please do not solicit letters).

Questions about the position can be addressed to Distinguished Professor Mark Warschauer at [email protected] . Questions about the application process can be address to Corrine Pratt, [email protected] .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

Candidates must possess outstanding writing, communication, and research skills; and interest or experience in computer science education research.

Interest or background in the education of English language learners, K-12 education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development are also desired.

Local daytime travel to schools in Southern California is required so the candidate will require their own transportation for the purpose within 30 days of starting the position.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Cover letter explaining your relevant background and interest in this project

Relevant papers - 1-2 relevant papers

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence .

See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .

Optional)

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09306

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA