Social Science Methods Project
- Employer
- Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
- Location
- Middlebury, VT
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- Academic Affairs, International Programs
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Responsibilities:
The research assistant (RA) works closely with a team of faculty and staff, undergraduate and graduate research assistants from Middlebury College and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in developing online learning modules for social science research methods. In the process, RAs will be engaged in research of materials related to social science methods, identification of materials for integration into online instructional content, working with project members to incorporate material into an online environment, and working with testing and assessment of the learning modules. We are hoping to hire 1-2 RAs for fall 2020.
Preferred candidates have experience with surveys and other social science research methods (experience may include coursework, independent research, and/or previous experience as a research assistant), the ability to work with WordPress and a facility with textual and visual material. We expect strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate and work effectively in team-based remote work environments as well as independently. RAs must be able to take initiative, be interested in continuing their own learning, and work well with and without supervision.
This position is approved for remote work within the United States only.
To apply: submit cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript. Application review begins week of 8/19. Selected applicants will be invited to interview.
Posting NumberSTU00913LocationMiddlebury, VT CampusIs this an academic year or summer position?Open Date08/03/2020Close DateOpen Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsQuicklink for Postinghttp://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/21361Supplemental Questions for PostingRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This posting is only open to students. Are you a current Middlebury College undergraduate student?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you the recipient of Federal Work Study or College Job as stated on your financial aid award letter?
- Yes
- No
- Cover Letter
- Resume/C V
- Additional Document 1
Organization
Working at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a graduate school of Middlebury College, provides international professional education in areas of critical importance to a rapidly changing global community, including international policy and management, translation and interpretation, language teaching, sustainable development, and non-proliferation. We prepare students from all over the world to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields through degree programs characterized by immersive and collaborative learning, and opportunities to acquire and apply practical professional skills. Our students are emerging leaders capable of bridging cultural, organizational, and language divides to produce sustainable, equitable solutions to a variety of global challenges.
In 2010, the Institute became a graduate school of Middlebury College. Middlebury is known worldwide for its leadership in undergraduate language instruction and international studies, and features both summer language immersion programs and Schools Abroad in 16 countries and 37 cities around the globe. Middlebury is also home to the oldest environmental studies program in the nation.
Monterey and Middlebury share much more than a common interest in cross-cultural communication and the environment, though—we share a commitment to making a difference in the world, and are building a truly global network of programs for future leaders in areas from translation and interpretation to environmental policy, economic development to language education, conflict resolution to sustainable business.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey offers graduate programs that prepare innovative professionals to provide leadership in cross-cultural, multilingual environments. Practical skills, collaborative processes, and innovative approaches are defining features of a Monterey Institute education. The Institute’s unique "Monterey Way" learning model ensures that students are learning through firsthand experiences in more than one language. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey learners are problem solvers and process masters, building sustainable, equitable solutions for a global community through our interdisciplinary blend of business, policy, and language.
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