at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
STEM Instructor - Department of P20 Initiatives Network (38812)
Classification Title
Instructor
Position Number
00038812
Posting Date
06/02/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
06/23/2023
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Temporary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2070
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
P-20 Center
College/Unit
P20 Initiatives Network
Division
Outreach Engagemt Regl Dev Dv
Location
LH 307
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://niusteam.niu.edu/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Our STEM Educators deliver non-credit instruction within the NIU STEAM program in the Center for P-20 Engagement. Duties will include curriculum development, delivery of cross-curricular instruction, active and experiential assessment and programmatic evaluation, and other tasks that impact instructional improvement or innovation. Student participants will be from birth through adult and instructional settings will include both formal and informal educational settings, with delivery as virtual, in-person or hybrid as needed. Our mission focuses on inspiring a curiosity to know more about STEM/STEAM, supporting students as they amplify skills needed and/or transformation of systems.
Position Summary
This position will be primarily focused on instructional tasks - curriculum development, delivery of instruction, assessment and evaluation. Important skills include successfully contributing or leading teams, instructional delivery in front of various ages and abilities, building relationships with participants and contributing to the overall NIU STEAM vision of changing the lived experience of our participants. Specific skills will be needed in STEM content, problem-based learning, growth mindset, transdisciplinary instruction and career connections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Curriculum Development - 30%
Lead development of instructional programs for students and teachers of all ages including, but not limited to new units of activities for students and teachers in both domestic and international settings.
Research and develop curriculum and instructional activities, select books and other instructional materials, create videos of experts and authors as needed for the problem-based learning units.
Investigate, develop, and promote new and innovative programming opportunities.
Recruit and collaborate with NIU faculty, staff, and students to participate in NIU STEAM instructional programs.
Write lessons, podcasts and other curricular materials that are aligned to standards and focus on building STEAM skills.
Instructional Delivery - 30%
Create proposals to deliver instruction in school classrooms, field, clinics, camps, across campus and online or other learning environments.
Deliver high-quality instruction as an individual or part of a team that performs within timelines and within budgets and meets evaluation expectations.
Deliver STEM instruction to families and community members in schools and communities on campus and off campus during school days, evenings, weekends, and summers.
Monitor regional and national literacy news, research and publications a to identify opportunities for new programs and partners.
Assessment and Evaluation - 20%
Study and use best practices for STEM instruction.
Conduct a continuous improvement process, identifying metrics that establish accountability for STEAM/STEAM projects.
Collect metrics and complete analyses as needed to determine effectiveness.
Complete reports on outcomes and others needed or required.
Work with faculty and SPA staff to identify opportunities, assist in development of proposals, and provide support as needed to research teams.
Other tasks that impact instructional improvement or innovation - 20%
Coordinate with the P20 Center's personnel to ensure effective and efficient administration and operations.
Work with P-20 Center students in instructional development, delivery and evaluation.
Nurture established STEAM delivery networks and develop new ones.
Identify and cultivate internal and external sponsors of particular instructional programs.
Serve as a liaison between NIU STEAM and NIU's many STEAM academic departments,... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
