Student Hourly -Graduate Research Assistant

The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is seeking to hire one Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to work .50% FTE (20 hours per week). Responsibilities include assisting with project activities, conducting literature reviews, and attending meetings with the P.I. and Co-PI.

This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of professionals. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

An individual working 20 hours per week will receive tuition support for up to nine graduate-level credit hours during the academic year.

This position is for the Spring of 2027. Opportunities for 2027 summer employment before the official start date may be available based on project needs, job performance, and funding,

• Assisting with PD development activities (e.g., developing PD module content and materials).

• Conducting literature reviews.

• Assisting with other project-related activities (e.g., contacting school districts, communicating with IT, and developing survey tools).

• Assisting with P.I. and Co-PI's teaching.

1. Research interests in the field of literacy, teaching English as an additional language, or teacher professional development, as demonstrated with application materials.
2. Current enrollment in a graduate program with a course of study in curriculum and instruction and other related areas (e.g., educational psychology, special education)
3. Skills in the use of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn how to use survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics), cloud-based applications (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Teams), and course management system (i.e., Canvas).
4. Effective organizational skills as evidenced in application materials.
5. Research skills (i.e., knowledge and skills to use database). As evidenced in application materials.
6. Communication skills as determined through application materials and interview process

1. Experience in working with professionals or students in early childhood, elementary, secondary, college, or adult education settings
2. Coursework in second language acquisition, methods of teaching English as a second language, methods of teaching literacy, psychology, applied behavioral sciences, or related field.
3. Foundational knowledge about educational research designs
4. Foundational Knowledge about instructional designs

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter addressing required/preferred qualifications