Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer

Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer

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• Posting Number: V
• Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer
• Posting Type: Student
• Hours/week: 10-25 hours per week
• Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
• Semester: 2025 Summer
• Location: Detailed Work Schedule
• Number of positions: 2-3
• Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering
• Contact Name: Deeksha Seth
• Contact Phone/Extension: 9-4992

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.

• 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

• 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

Wage Rate: 18/hr

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

Open Until Filled:
No

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a Villanova student?
• Yes
• No
• Are you eligible for work study?
• Yes
• No
• I don't know
• * What is your availability? (days and times)

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Other Document