Description
The Program for Teaching East Asia (TEA) at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Asian Studies invites applications for a part-time (50%) Staff Assistant with background in East Asian studies and K-12 education.
TEA is a grant-funded program with the mission of facilitating and enhancing the study of East Asia and international education in K-12 curricula in schools nationwide. TEA conducts research on the state of the field; assesses national, state, and local district needs; and designs, delivers, and evaluates programs to address these needs. TEA programs bridge the gap between scholarly research in the field and the K-12 curriculum. Towards this end, TEA works with diverse groups of Asian studies specialists within and beyond the university, professional organizations, school districts, and teachers. This position reports to the TEA Director and/or project PIs as appropriate, and contributes substantively to TEA’s research, curriculum development, and teacher professional development projects.
The Professional Research Assistant will serve as a TEA staff Assistant, responsible for working with the TEA Director, project PIs, and Asian studies faculty on campus to design, deliver, and assess the impact of professional development programs in Asian Studies for K-12 teacher audiences.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a team to design and manage professional development courses on East Asia for K-12 teachers through the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia program at TEA;
- Conduct research, program design, and evaluation on the effectiveness of online and distance learning technologies for NCTA seminars;
- Develop, manage, and implement communication and dissemination plans that highlight key project information via website, social media campaigns, newsletter contributions, etc.;
- Promote research project-developed resources to targeted audiences within the national K-12 audience and academic community;
- Manage the TEA website and database;
- Conduct research required for grant development;
- Assist in the daily tasks to keep the TEA office running efficiently;
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition, the Staff Assistant may represent TEA projects at national conferences and programs and make presentations on program activities and special topics in East Asian studies relevant to the K-12 curriculum to a variety of audiences and funders.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a field related to Asian studies or Education, or a bachelor's degree and relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of East Asia.
- Demonstrated knowledge of at least one country of East Asia and one discipline in the arts or sciences.
- Excellent written and oral communication and teaching skills.
- Excellent program administration skills.
- Knowledge of office technology programs, Learning Management Systems, and electronic advertising.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and walk up to .5 miles.
