Position Overview
The Science Resource Person will serve as the anchor for the Undergraduate Science Educator’s (USE) Network, an initiative by Azim Premji University to establish and support a Community of Practice in undergraduate science education in India. The role focuses on coordinating network-building activities, supporting pedagogical innovation, developing shared resources, and facilitating collaboration among science educators.
Responsibilities:
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Community of Practice
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Coordinate and facilitate regular monthly meetings of USE network faculty.
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Support sharing of best practices, challenges, and innovative teaching approaches.
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Foster sustained engagement and collaboration across institutions.
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Digital Resources
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Lead development and maintenance of the USE Network website.
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Curate a repository of teaching resources and pedagogical materials.
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Publish highlights of teaching experiences, ongoing initiatives, and scholarly contributions.
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Disseminate USE network activities, and pedagogical materials across undergraduate colleges/universities.
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Professional Fellowships
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Support fellows in developing and sharing teaching innovations.
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Educational Resources
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Work closely with science and math faculty to develop pedagogical material.
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Coordinate development of context-specific, low-cost teaching materials for undergraduate mathematics and science.
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Pilot, tinker, refine, disseminate these resources across institutions.
