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Job description and position requirements:
Teaching and learning with technology (tlt) of penn state it, is accepting applications for a research project manager with a strong desire to engage in impactful research directly linked to the students and faculty at one of the top public universities in the world, and in higher education broadlyThe research project manager is part of the research and evaluation team, and will oversee the design, execution, and dissemination of research that aligns with the strategic goals of tlt and the institutionThe mission of the research & evaluation team is to seek evidence of ways technology impacts teaching and learningThe evidence is used to inform our unit’s ongoing work with faculty and to make recommendations in service to university-wide strategic initiativesThis position will contribute to the mission by working with both simple and complex sets of educational data to explain and make recommendations about the impact of technology on student learning and on the overall teaching and learning experience at penn state.
The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the united states or fully in-person at our university park campus.
Daily responsibilities include a significant amount of project management and leadership skills due to the position leading research projects and cross-team collaborations within tlt and across the commonwealthThe successful candidate will collaborate with faculty members, academic and administrative units, external partners, and tlt personnel who are actively working on projects related to open educational resources, artificial intelligence, technology-enhanced learning spaces, immersive experiences, and other creative learning initiatives, all designed to improve the penn state student experience.
Additional responsibilities:
Oversee the planning, designing, and implementing of research projects
Build sound instruments for data collection
Obtain, manage, transform, and analyze sensitive data
Collaborate with faculty on sponsored projects, such as proposal writing, research design, and evaluation
Work collaboratively on diverse teams that may include other researchers (internal and external to penn state), faculty members, data scientists and analysts, learning designers, media developers, and graduate students
Oversee graduate and undergraduate research assistants
Qualifications:
Typically requires a master`s degree or higher plus 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred skills and knowledge:
Demonstrated history leading quantitative research studies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
Passion for bringing creativity and hard work to the task of solving interesting problems, especially in the realm of teaching and learning in higher education
It’s desired that the successful candidate will have a strong academic background in education (e.g., higher education, higher education policy and strategy, learning design, learning sciences, digital learning), social science research, or other disciplines where the training and experiences are relevant
Record of publication in scientific, peer-reviewed outlets; participation in grant-funded work; teaching experience in higher education; experience with data visualization; desire to understand the implications of educational technologies on diversity, equity, and inclusion is also a plus
Please submit a cover letter and cv at the time of application.
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