Engineering and Computer Science Education Researcher

The Engineering Education and Computer Science Education Researcher works in close collaboration with the Virginia Tech Greater Washington, D.C. Research Faculty and Director of Technical Education and Workforce Development in planning, designing, implementing and leading collaborative approaches to Engineering and Computer Science-focused programs for K-20 students (elementary through graduate school) and their teachers, families, and the community.

Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree in a technical (STEM) field or relevant education field;
Eligible for or working toward Virginia teacher licensure in one or more subject areas;
Experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings;
Familiarity with schools and school systems in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools;
Experience in innovation or maker space environments;
Familiarity with electronics and programming and willingness to expand these skills;
Experience in managing teams of secondary, post-secondary volunteers and research assistants; and
Experience in STEM outreach and presentations.

Bilingual or multilingual skills, and experience in multicultural settings;
A terminal degree or progress toward a terminal degree in a relevant technical field;
Current Virginia teacher licensure in one or more relevant STEM subject areas;
Ten or more years of Experience in secondary education or upper elementary education settings;
Employment in the Washington, D.C. area schools, and specifically DCPS and nearby Northern Virginia schools;
Experience in technical learning environments and project-based experiences in computer science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies in advanced computing; and
Experience in teaching these skills.

4

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Restricted

20-29

8/8/25

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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