Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer - Military veterans preferred

Date Posted: 2025-08-08
Company: Villanova University
Job Category: Other

Salary Range: /yr
Types of Work:
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Location:
City: Villanova
State: Pennsylvania
Zip code: 19085
Country: United States

Villanova University

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Position Information

Posting Number:20255609VPosition Title:Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum DeveloperPosting TypeStudentHours/week:10-25 hours per weekEligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2025 SummerLocation Detailed Work ScheduleNumber of positions:2-3Department:205-Mechanical EngineeringContact Name:Deeksha SethContact Phone/Extension:9-4992

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking part-time STEM Curriculum Developers to support the creation of virtual learning materials for high school and early college students. The position involves developing single-subject and interdisciplinary lesson plans in STEM fields – such as math, biology, physics, and engineering. Some lessons will be inspired by themes in geology and paleontology. This work is part of a broader effort to create engaging, standard-aligned Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) and STEM learning experiences for national distribution. This is a remote, temporary position beginning in Summer 2025. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of educators and researchers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Strong written communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• K–12 educators with curriculum development experience or graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields (e.g., Math, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Education) are encouraged to apply

Additional Information:

• Develop lesson plans, instructional content, and assessments in STEM subjects
• Create both single-discipline and interdisciplinary modules based on project needs
• Align curriculum with NGSS and state/national standards
• Upload and organize content on an online learning platform Design interactive exercises and student activities that foster engagement and understanding
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to ensure content accuracy and quality

Physical Demands Summary:Wage Rate:18/hr

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):08/05/2025Open Until FilledNo

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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