K-12 Texas History Curriculum Development Specialist

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Remote, OREGON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
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Posting Title K-12 Texas History Curriculum Development Specialist
Department UNT-University Library-Gen-141000
Job Location Remote
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information Salary is dependent on experience.
Department Summary
The Digital Libraries Division leads efforts to develop innovative digital services and collections in collaboration with scholars, UNT departments, partner institutions, and other external stakeholders. We have established premier infrastructure to support the scholarly and research endeavors of our faculty, staff, and students. The University of North Texas is a student-centered public research university with over 42,000 students. A Carnegie-ranked Tier One public research university. UNT is one of the nation’s most diverse universities. UNT has been designated as both a Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution.
This is a long-term, temporary position that is grant funded for 12 months. The position may be extended for another year if sufficient funds are secured to support the position. This is a remote position within the U.S. with occasional office meetings.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas Libraries Digital Libraries Unit is seeking a K-12 Texas History Curriculum Specialist for a unique opportunity to develop curriculum materials for the website Texas History for Teachers (TX4T) for both 4th and 7th grade social studies. This is a grant-funded position for 12 months, with the possibility to continue another year or possibly two if sufficient funds become available to support the position. This is a remote position with occasional office meetings.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and five years of closely related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•        Extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
•        Extensive knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
•        In depth knowledge of learning outcomes. 
•        Requires knowledge of best practices in assessment as it pertains to higher education and institutional effectiveness including the creation of outcomes, assessment methods and instruments, as well as data analysis, and utilization of reporting results.
•        Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions.
•        Must exercise considerable independent and professional judgment in matters of significance.
•        Strong presentation, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
•        Strong planning and project management skills.
•        Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
•        Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
•        Ability to work independently.
•        Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
•        Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment   
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
  • Masters degree
  • Experience working with archives or Special Collections
  • Experience performing archival research and/or in-depth historical research.
  • Rich knowledge of Texas history
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Remote position, 40 hours per week, with occasional office meetings
This is a long-term, temporary position that is grant funded for 12 months. The position may be extended for another year if sufficient funds are secured to support the position. This is a remote position within the U.S. with occasional office meetings.
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Program Director
Physical Requirements Writing, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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Communicates project priorities, opportunities and procedures to the project Co-Directors and the Pedagogical Advisory Board.
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Develops, promotes and supports a curriculum that helps each child develop a sense of self-worth and critical thinking skills according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for the subject area.
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Monitors instructional processes to verify that project activities are keyed to producing desired project outcomes and recognition of project’s success.
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Evaluates and recommends improvement in the purposes, design, materials and implementation of the instructional and other support projects.
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Employs effective interpersonal skills.
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Focuses specific subject area curriculum toward accomplishing the project’s mission and goals.
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Provides sessions concerning the project and teaching and learning process through conferencing and staff development sessions as opportunities arise. This position will be attending and presenting at the Texas Council for the Social Studies, and possibly others.
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Secures consultants, specialists, materials and other resources to assist in meeting project goals.
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Implements and monitors policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and the local board policies in the area of specialization.
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Reports to the Co-Directors of TX4T on the status of performance related to responsibilities.
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Contributes to the development of budgets by submitting cost estimates based upon documented project needs.
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Takes the initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
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Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
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Follows all rules, regulations and policies of UNT and follow directives from superiors.
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Performs other functions that may be assigned by the supervisors.
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Communicates project curriculum, instructional practices, accomplishments, goals and new directions both to Co-Directors and at outreach activities such as TCSS.
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Assures that all curriculum materials meet accessibility standards for online access.
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Coordinates with UNT staff on research for curriculum topics, upload of material for new Units and their associated curriculum.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S7839P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80387

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