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/

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 organizations
• Work with messaging and media staff to promote STEAM programs to targeted audiences.
• Represent the university, the division and the program to internal and external clients in a multitude of venues.
• Cultivate positive relationships with external individuals and organizations, including developing and sustaining both new and existing STEAM and STEAM partnerships.
• Collaborate across OERD's networks, integrating NIU STEAM activities into other networks, maximizing involvement of faculty, and increasing involvement of external partners.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a STEAM field required, literacy preferred
• Five years' experience as an instructor in formal K-12 schools
• Professional presentations to various audiences in a STEM/STEAM or educational field
• Five years' demonstration of ability to produce high quality STEM/STEAM programming, curriculum, instruction and/or assessment.

• K-12 Licensure, required.

Additional Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of at least one STEAM discipline
• Experience in designing and delivering problem-based learning.
• Ability to create and deliver professional development according to national standards
• Demonstrate the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
• Ability to work successfully as a team leader and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, initiate new projects, and network across STEAM networks, NIU, and the region
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to accountability for the university's outreach and engagement mission, presidential goals such as increasing partnerships, and division goals for mutually beneficial engagement with communities across the region

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred
• Literacy preferred

Physical Demands Summary

• Classroom and Camp environments

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 06/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2025
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary $65,000 - $85,000
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $2708.34 - $3541.67
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76689
Is Background Check Required Yes
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