Variable Hours Officer
 Columbia University | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Jul 23, 2025 | |
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute unites world-class scientists across diverse academic disciplines to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior. As a leading neuroscience institute, our mission is to decipher the mind and brain to better understand behavior. Our researchers are committed to foundational science, uncovering the principles that shape how the brain develops, functions, and recovers. With more than 50 labs, the Zuckerman Institute serves as a hub for collaboration, bringing together Columbia's top scholars to drive research in bold new directions. Located in Manhattanville, our state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center provides an inspiring home for discovery in one of the world's most dynamic cities. The Zuckerman Institute seeks one or two Assistant Program Facilitator(s) for our Teacher Institute for Neuroscience and Society program. The Teacher Institute program aims to equip middle school teachers with engaging tools, resources, and evidence-based lessons to use with their students in order to approach the discussion of current events and multi-faceted topics at the intersection of neuroscience, ethics, and society. Examples in the 2025-2026 Teacher Institutes include neuroscience-inspired classroom design for neurodiverse students, the neuroethics of AI in education, and the impact of screen time on the developing brain. The program will focus on a single topic and include several coordinated activities within a 4-evening workshop, which meets once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Using a "train the trainer" framework, these efforts will be tailored to engage middle school teachers in the same interactive learning experiences they will then practice with their students - promoting critical thinking, ethical considerations, and the application of neuroscience principles in real-world contexts, as well as an appreciation for neuroscience research. The workshops will also provide teachers with dedicated time, space, and access to experts in order to prepare themselves and their students for informed and thoughtful discourse. Deliverables include the development of middle-school appropriate pedagogy and open-source online resources, and post-workshop retrospectives to review teachers' experiences and outcomes. Teachers who participate in the workshops will reconvene at a day-long Summit, a conference for teachers to present their lesson plans, showcase student work, and share strategies with their community of practice. Three 4-week Teacher Institutes and two day-long Summits will take place during an 18-month period. Reporting to the Associate Director of Education & Training Initiatives, the Assistant Program Facilitator will collaborate closely with the Associate Director and be responsible for helping develop workshop material for 1-2 months prior to the workshops and help implement the workshops. During workshop development, the Assistant Program Facilitator will help coordinate with guest scientists who will visit the workshops to deliver guest lectures or conduct scientist Q&As. The Assistant Program Facilitator will also attend all workshop evenings for and Summit events. In the periods after each workshop, the Assistant Program Facilitator(s) will maintain and manage an open database of educational materials developed during the workshop, plus any additional resources they curate. Finally, the Assistant Program Facilitator(s) will assist with the planning of the program Summit. The Variable Hours Officer will work in a part-time ~5-10 hours per week capacity or as needed. Responsibilities Attend and assist with facilitation during all workshop evenings and Summit days * Advise the Associate Director on best practices for middle-school teacher professional development. Minimum Qualifications
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To apply, submit C.V. or resume, cover letter, and two references with contact information. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. | |