SimBiotic Software is a leading developer of biology education software. We are looking for a self-motivated individual to be our in-house Assessment Coordinator, designing and conducting formative and summative educational assessments of our software. This individual will initially lead the evaluation component of an NSF-funded project to improve a widely used evolutionary biology package.
Our company takes assessment seriously, and the assessments will be integral to all aspects of this project. The project is being conducted in collaboration with a laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and there is a possibility of an MIT affiliation. Additional projects may include assessing educational software in other areas of biology, and evaluating middle/high school computer-based laboratories for teaching modeling and programming skills. There will be a considerable degree of
flexibility in the way assessments are conducted, so the individual can introduce their own interests into the assessment. We expect to publish results from these evaluations in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
The job will be based in the Boston area, and may involve some travel. Start date is January, 2008.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
Experience and/or formal training in science education assessment
at the secondary or post-secondary level
Comfort with educational software, computers, and science
Knowledge of quantitative data collection and statistical analysis methods
Familiarity with science education and assessment literature
Strong Candidates Will Be:
Self-motivated, highly-organized, and hard-working
Adaptable to different responsibilities and able to quickly learn new skills
Able to work efficiently and constructively with team members and provide assistance when possible, with a “pitch in, can do” attitude
Compensation and Hours:
Competitive compensation, depending on experience and skills
Additional benefits include flexible work schedule, health benefits, vacation time, and possibility of advancement over time
Full-time, salaried position
Work with a great company that has a large impact on U.S. biology teaching, and a smart, fun group of people. Your work will make a difference.
Please direct questions and/or email resumes to jobs@simbio.com.
