Florida State University Hiring for Assistant in Research – Village/REL Projects (Florida Center For Reading Research) Months Sa at Tallahassee, FL Full Time

Job Title: Assistant in Research – Village/REL Projects (Florida Center For Reading Research) 12 Months Salaried
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 56426
Department

This position is with The Florida Center for Reading Research, located in Innovation Park at 2010 Levy Avenue.

Responsibilities

This position will work with the director, researchers, and leadership within FCRR, and school and community partners to support the translation, dissemination, and implementation of various K-12 reading and literacy related resources, programs, and policies locally, across the state, and across the region.

The Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) conducts primary research on reading and reading related issues, while also translating research to support the uptake and use of evidence-based practices in schools and communities. FCRR accomplishes these activities through several active research projects and through robust partnerships with diverse stakeholders. For more information about FCRR, please visit https://www.fcrr.org/ The candidate in this position will work with the director, researchers, and leadership within FCRR, and community partners to develop and implement a research and outreach agenda that is responsive to the needs of specific, targeted communities and stakeholders. Primary responsibilities for this position will include supporting research and evaluation activities; developing and delivering training and facilitator materials; and supporting dissemination activities. Only candidates with significant, demonstrated professional expertise and experiences within the field of reading and literacy will be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Masters, Specialist or Doctorate degree.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of achievement in the following areas:

· Five or more years of experience in a position as the direct service provider to support reading, writing, or language skills to P-12 students (e.g., teacher, clinician, childcare provider, family engagement specialist)

· Five or more years of experience providing reading instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grades (e.g., classroom teacher, special education teachers, reading coach, reading specialist)

· Teaching certification, advanced graduate degree, and/or advanced training in reading (e.g., Masters, Specialist, or Doctoral degree, Reading Endorsement, Reading Certification, non-degree certificate programs in reading and reading-related instruction)

· Two or more years of experience in a project management or research team position within a university-based research center

· Two or more years of experience disseminating and communicating research- and evidence-based practices, results, and other information in multiple formats to diverse stakeholders, including academic researchers, teachers, community partners, policymakers, funders, and parents/families.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition, the following experiences and expertise are preferred:

·graduate degree in education, psychology, language, or a related field.

·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 planning, organizing, and hosting events with diverse stakeholder groups.

·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.

·experience developing or using a data management system, such as FileMaker.

·excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other Information

The candidate will join a diverse, interdisciplinary group of colleagues and students at FCRR. 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.

This position is based in Tallahassee, Florida. The primary workplace will be on campus at the Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University. Some travel will be required for this position. This is not a remote position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check , including a federal background check as required by the funding agency.

Contact Info

Nicole Patton Terry, Ph.D.

[email protected]

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, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. 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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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary for this position will be $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Salary to be commensurate with education, experience, and rank of position.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:

1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

You may also return to the My References link and click on “Send/View Reference Request” to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.