Education Policy Studies/Penn State Law Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public research university is looking to hire undergraduate research assistants to assist on projects related to education law and policy, particularly concerning equity and civil rights. Candidates must have completed their first year of coursework and show a strong interest in these areas. This is a great opportunity for those who have training in education law, including internships or relevant experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in education law and civil rights.
• Strongly desired: training in education law, including coursework or research experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects at the intersection of education law and policy.

Skills

Interest in education law

Understanding of civil rights

Education

Completed first year of undergraduate coursework

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Dr. Maria Lewis, Associate Professor in Education Policy Studies and Affiliate Law Faculty with Penn State Law is looking to hire one or more undergraduate research assistants to work on research projects at the intersection of education law and policy, particularly as it relates to equity and civil rights.

Students must have completed their first year of their undergraduate coursework and have an interest in education law and civil rights. Strongly desired: some training in education law, including coursework, internships, or research experiences.

Please reach out to Dr. Lewis at [e-mail] before applying to this position.

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