Assistant in Research, 12 Month Salaried - Florida Center for Reading Research

Department

Florida Center for Reading Research - Village Project

Responsibilities

• The candidate in this position will work with faculty, staff, and students within The Village at FCRR, and school and community partners to develop and implement a research, dissemination, and engagement agenda that is responsive to the needs of specific, targeted communities and stakeholders. This is an Assistant in Research specialized faculty position.
• Contributing to the development, design, delivery, and dissemination of evidence-based and evidence-informed training and technical assistance for projects within The Village.
• Leading various multi-year, interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, and engagement projects conducted in partnership with local and state educational agencies and community-based organizations.
• Developing and designing trainings, tools, and materials that can be delivered in various formats (e.g., workshops, webinars, courses, print media) and modalities (e.g., online, face to face, hybrid) to a variety of audiences (e.g., teachers, families, clinicians, community members, policymakers).
• Mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• This position will also support research, evaluation, engagement, and grant seeking activities within The Village.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in reading, language, literacy, or related area (e.g., education, psychology, communication science and disorders) or highest-level terminal degree.
• Teaching certification, endorsement, and/or advanced training in reading, language, literacy, or related area is required (e.g., teacher certification in elementary middle, or secondary education levels, exceptional student education, or reading education; certification in speech language impairment; endorsements in ESOL or Reading).
• Demonstrated experience providing reading, language, and literacy instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grades (e.g., classroom teacher, special education teacher, speech language pathologist, reading interventionist, reading specialist).
• Demonstrated experience in a position that supports educators providing reading, language, and literacy instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grades (e.g., lead teacher, reading/instructional coach, principal/assistant principal).
• Demonstrated experience in project management or leadership position.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in reading or reading-related field (e.g., education, psychology, communication science and disorders).
• Five or more years of experience providing reading, language, and literacy instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grades (e.g., classroom teacher, special education teacher, speech language pathologist, reading interventionist, reading specialist).
• Five or more years of experience in a position that supports educators providing reading, language, and literacy instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grades (e.g., lead teacher, reading/instructional coach, principal/assistant principal).
• Two or more years of experience in project management or leadership position.
• Two or more years of experience disseminating and communicating research- and evidence-based practices, results, and other information in multiple formats to stakeholders, including academic researchers, teachers, community partners, policymakers, funders, and parents/families.
• Experience leading and managing training and technical assistance projects, including planning, organizing, and hosting events with stakeholder groups; supervision of staff; and working on research teams within university-based settings.
• Experience developing, implementing, and/or sustaining research-practice partnerships between a university and a community partner.
• Experience developing and/or using innovative programming and communication approaches to disseminate research evidence to non-academic audiences.
• Experience with qualitative educational research methods and statistical analyses.
• Experience in developing and using data management, data coding, and data analyses systems and software (e.g., FileMaker, RedCap, NVivo, SPSS, R, Qualtrics).
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to accomplish assigned tasks and deliverables on time with minimal error and minimal supervision.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of collaboration tools, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• We welcome applicants with specific expertise in reading, language, and literacy for children from preschool through 12th grade, including students who may be more likely to experience difficulty with school achievement and school success, including students with disabilities, students growing up in under-resourced communities, and students for whom the language of instruction is not their native or primary language.

Other Information

Drawing from multiple disciplines, FCRR investigates all aspects of reading and reading-related skills across the lifespan. Through rigorous and robust research, innovation, and engagement, FCRR advances the science of reading to improve learning and achievement from birth through adulthood. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to activities across FCRR, including collaborating on research projects, partnerships with local schools and communities, and supporting undergraduate and graduate student training.

Contact Info

For additional information regarding this posting, please contact Lakeisha Johnson

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check , including a fingerprint-based screening via AHCA's Clearinghouse pursuant to Section 1012, Florida Statutes, for positions in a FSU Developmental Research School or Section 409.175, Florida Statutes, for positions in a Childcare or Summer Camp position. Visit the AHCA Clearinghouse Screenings webpage for more information.

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