We’re Hiring – K-12 Pedagogy Researcher

Summary

Candidates are invited to apply for the position of K-12 Pedagogy Researcher in the Learning Science team within the Learnovate Centre. The function of the role is to provide support to Learnovate Centre research projects focused on learners in the K-12/schools space. The work will be conducted in collaboration with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research team with the aim of developing innovative next-generation learning technology which demonstrates real benefits for school age learners. Learnovate research is industry-led and you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects in a collaborative team, ranging from short paid for industry research to longer core and EU funded projects.

Team: The successful candidate will be joining the Learning Science team, within a research centre that has core capabilities in User Design and Experience, Technology, and Innovation Services.

Principal Duties:

• Participate in defining the K-12 pedagogical strategy for the Centre
• Recommend topics for K-12 research projects
• Building and maintaining relationships with a wide cross-section of schools with a view to including them in the research agenda
• Ensuring the Centres range of research projects demonstrate real learning innovation through:
  • Identifying ‘real-world’ learning challenges from the K-12 space
  • Defining and implementing a pedagogical strategy that addresses ‘real world’ challenges in a way that takes account of the learners’ context
  • Creating relevant use cases primarily focusing on K-12 school learning contexts
  • Providing pedagogical expertise

• Conducting in-person and virtual workshops in the course of research projects
• Works closely with industry partners to produce research outputs that deliver real value to the partner
• Presenting/reviewing research projects with industry partners
• Preparing and writing research and evaluation reports for both academic and non-academic audiences
• Carrying out other pedagogical tasks which may be assigned
• Representing Learnovate at conferences and events as required by PI

Key Requirements:

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification in the Learning Science or Education field
• 6 years K12/School experience

Experience

• Experience of classroom teaching at either Primary or Post-primary level (essential)
• Experience with learning technology deployment and use in classroom setting (essential)
• Experience in designing technology-enhanced learning environments (essential)
• Experience of curriculum/ course design (essential)
• Experience in assessment design (of and for learning) (essential)
• Experience working in a research-driven working environment
• Experience of conducting end user trial and analysing

 Skills

• Demonstrable experience in the production of clear and concise reports, for a range of audiences (essential)
• Proven ability to prioritise own workload and work to exacting deadlines
• Adaptive to an agile work environment
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and innovation processes (desirable)

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit the following to: lorna.maguire@learnovatecentre.org

1. Cover Letter outlining relevant experience for this role
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae

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Late applications will not be considered. Please note applicants may not be contacted until after the closing date.

For informal queries on this post contact Lorna Maguire lorna.maguire@learnovatecentre.org