Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking part-time STEM Curriculum Developers to create engaging virtual learning materials for high school and early college students. This remote position starts in Summer 2025 and offers flexible hours, allowing collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A Bachelor's Degree is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills. K–12 educators and graduate students in STEM fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• K–12 educators with curriculum development experience encouraged to apply.
• Graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields are also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional content in STEM subjects.
• Align curriculum with NGSS and state/national standards.
• Design interactive exercises that foster engagement.

Skills

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer

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Posting Details

• Posting Number: 20255609V
• Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant - STEM Curriculum Developer
• Posting Type: Student
• Hours/week: 10-25 hours per week
• Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
• Semester: 2025 Summer
• Location: Detailed Work Schedule
• Number of positions: 2-3
• Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering
• Contact Name: Deeksha Seth
• Contact Phone/Extension: 9-4992

Position Summary

We are seeking part-time STEM Curriculum Developers to support the creation of virtual learning materials for high school and early college students. The position involves developing single-subject and interdisciplinary lesson plans in STEM fields – such as math, biology, physics, and engineering. Some lessons will be inspired by themes in geology and paleontology. This work is part of a broader effort to create engaging, standard-aligned Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) and STEM learning experiences for national distribution. This is a remote, temporary position beginning in Summer 2025. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of educators and researchers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Strong written communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• K–12 educators with curriculum development experience or graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields (e.g., Math, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Education) are encouraged to apply

Additional Information

• Develop lesson plans, instructional content, and assessments in STEM subjects
• Create both single-discipline and interdisciplinary modules based on project needs
• Align curriculum with NGSS and state/national standards
• Upload and organize content on an online learning platform
• Design interactive exercises and student activities that foster engagement and understanding
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners to ensure content accuracy and quality

Wage

Wage Rate: 18/hr

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/05/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Posting Specific Questions

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• Are you eligible for work study?
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• * What is your availability? (days and times)

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• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

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