at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
STEAM Educator (38818)
Classification Title
Instructor
Position Number
00038818
Posting Date
02/29/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
04/01/2024
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
The NIU STEAM Educator delivers instructional, curricular and professional development activities for NIU STEAM. This includes developing curriculum in high-quality, standards aligned STEAM content and delivering instruction in and out of the formal classroom environment in areas like afterschool programs or camps, including some evenings, weekends and summer. Professional development activities are delivered to K-12 educators in partnership with districts and in stand-alone conferences and workshops.
Position Summary
This STEAM Instructor will be primarily focused on instructional tasks - curriculum development, delivery of instruction, assessment and evaluation in STEAM content areas, using instructional strategies like problem-based learning, growth mindset, career connections, interdisciplinary pedagogy, essential employability skills and STEAM content. Most of the position is spending time in front of various audiences delivering instruction to adults, K-12 students or community members. Some of the position will be in STEAM curricular design and small amount of work in assessment. The position is a non-tenured, instructional outreach position that will require some travel to connect our STEAM expertise to our learners.
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 - 50%
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 - 10%
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 - 10%
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, cultivating positive relationships with internal individuals and... 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.
