Job Posting Title:
Computer Science Strategy Specialist
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Hiring Department:
Texas Advanced Computing Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world.
If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
The position will work with the EPIC team to design, deliver, and manage professional development programs in computing education while fostering partnerships and representing the organization to broaden participation in the field.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver online, in-person, and hybrid professional development in computing education (computer science, computational thinking, data science, and/or artificial intelligence) that broadens participation in computing.
- Lead various computer science and artificial intelligence educator cohorts as a project director who manages participant retention and success.
- Contribute to EPIC’s role as a national leader in computing education through the creation of resources and the cultivation of partnerships that advance EPIC’s mission and goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience developing and conducting training programs.
- Certified teacher.
- Experience teaching K-12 computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Experience facilitating professional development.
- Solid understanding of fundamental programming concepts and the ability to teach pseudocode interpretation and coding basics across various languages.
- Dynamic communicator capable of creating and delivering engaging, motivational presentations and effectively teaching complex concepts to various audiences, including beginners.
- Experience developing or delivering computer science instructional resources for K-12 educators/students.
- Track record of publication in educational research, either as lead or support author.
- Experience providing differentiated instruction that meets the needs of a variety of students.
- Ability to foster open and constructive dialogues with educators, promoting understanding and collaboration on topics related to effective pedagogy, differentiated instruction, belonging in STEM, embracing differences, and broadening participation in computing education.
- Ability to manage a project with responsibilities shared across internal and external team members; ability to work effectively under pressure and with tight timelines; flexibility and ability to continuously improve methods and procedures.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% time (All travel costs are covered by The University of Texas at Austin)
- Ability and willingness to shift work schedule to support or manage professional learning in afternoons, evenings, and weekends to accommodate teacher participants.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Canvas as a learning management system.
- Experience creating and delivering online and in-person professional development to K-12 computer science teachers.
- Certification in CS 8-12 (TExES 241, PRAXIS 5652, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in working with the Google and Microsoft Office suites and ability to quickly learn how to use other communication and productivity tools.
Salary Range
$75,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Work Shift
- Some evenings and weekends required to facilitate trainings for in-service teachers
Required Materials
- Resume
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- Applicants selected for interviews will be required to present 1 lesson related to 1 of the 2 following topics of their choosing: computer science (arrays/lists) or AI literacy as a part of the interview process. The lesson should be presented as though they were being provided for a group of educators with little knowledge of the concepts.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, and then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current University employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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