Educational Consultant in San Diego, California

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 10 Apr 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department FPG Child Development Inst - 631200
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/27/2023
Application Deadline 04/10/2023
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Educational Consultant in San Diego, California
Position Number 20053478, 20053479
Vacancy ID S021096
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
Flexible working hours but primarily 8 am to 2 pm during the week (Monday through Friday), working about 20 hours total per week.
Position Location California, US
Hiring Range $25 - $30/hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children’s wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.
Position Summary
THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO IDENTICAL POSITIONS, 20053478 AND 20053479. BY APPLYING YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH POSITIONS.
The team member will serve as a member of the Teacher Impression Scale (TIS) research project for research activities occurring in San Diego, California. This team member will collaborate with the Principal Investigator in recruitment of preschool centers, teachers, and children who will participate in the project. They will also coordinate schedules of observations in classrooms, instruct teachers on the use of the TIS, deliver and collect TIS iPads, monitor data collection, conduct inter-rater agreement checks, and assist with data verification.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree in education, special education, instructional design, educational technology, educational media, or related discipline with coursework in curriculum development or learning theory; or a Bachelor’s degree in the assigned discipline and two years of experience in teaching, educational testing, or instructional design and curriculum development; or equivalent combination of training and experience. 
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Employee must live in the San Diego, California area where this research will be conducted.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/252500
Temporary Employment Policies
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Posting Contact Information


Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 
 
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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