Learning Scientist III - Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

The Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) is a research, teaching and outreach unit within Tufts School of Engineering that advances K-College engineering education initiatives.

About the role

This is a one-year limited term position with an end date of September 1, 2027. The Learning Scientist works independently, but in close consultation and cooperation with the CEEO director to implement educational initiatives that support the Center and other School of Engineering (SOE) departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of research and evaluation of SOE educational initiatives.
• Design and teach courses in the School of Engineering (Civil Engineering) and participate in research, contributing data to publications and presentations as co-author and providing research guidance to graduate students or postdoctoral scholars.
• SOE Teaching – Teach two courses, typically in first-year engineering and a specified department.
• SOE Support – Design, execute, and support experiential learning and related SOE research and evaluation activities.
• CEEO Support – Support CEEO initiatives as needed, which may involve service, outreach, or teaching activities (courses, workshops, professional development) that advance the Center’s mission.
• CEEO-based Research – Collaborate on current/future grants through participation in grant proposals, submissions, project management, data collection, data analysis, publication preparation, and presentations.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering Education.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering.
• Teaching experience in engineering in higher education.
• Expertise in MATLAB.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and leading research projects from federally funded agencies.
• Experience in evaluation and data collection.
• Expertise in Civil Engineering.

Pay

Minimum $81,200.00, Midpoint $101,600.00, Maximum $120,900.00. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.