The University of Texas at Arlington · 1 day ago
Education Project Researcher
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Education Project Researcher to investigate how teachers integrate computer science, particularly artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, into their curricula. The role involves managing curriculum mapping, organizing professional development events, and coordinating research efforts.
EdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Manage the curriculum mapping workflow and version control of lesson sequences K–8. Coordinate lesson drafting, classroom pilots, iterative refinement, and packaging. Maintain the open resource repository and public project website
Organize and manage all PD events. Coordinate the teacher-leader mentorship model (modeling, coaching, scaffolding, articulation, reflection, exploration)
Orchestrate the project timeline (pilot to full implementation), maintaining detailed work plans, shared calendars, agendas. Serve as day-to-day point of contract for districts, schools, teacher-leaders (K-8), vendors, and project team; track MOUs and project deliverables
Produce participant communications, meeting minutes, and action trackers. Support dissemination (conference/workshop proposals, website updates, resource spotlights); maintain a publications/presentations tracker and citation library. Prepare internal weekly status notes and monthly PI highlights; compile sponsor-ready quarterly/annual reports (narrative + tables/metrics), with artifacts and evidence
Document success stories and impact (e.g., teacher learning trajectories, student opportunities) with visuals and brief case write-ups. Collect and maintain all research data. Coordinate research efforts with project team, including external evaluator
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
Two (2) years of curriculum development and providing professional develop mentor an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role
Experience in AI and cybersecurity
Previous Experience working on a research project and working in online collaborative platforms
Experience in teaching and learning standards for K-8
Preferred
PhD in Curriculum & Instruction or a related field
Teacher certification, in any field
Expertise in South Carolina teaching and learning standards for K-8
Degree is attained from an R1 or R2 Research Institution
Experience as a contributor to a funded research project
Company
The University of Texas at Arlington
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.04MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyNational Science FoundationNASA
2025-01-16Grant· $1.3M
2023-10-20Grant· $1.1M
2023-07-26Grant
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