Job Opportunity: Director of Science Education, Genspace, Brooklyn, NY
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
About the Position
Genspace is searching for a Director of Science Education to teach biotechnology classes and build curricula for our cohort of high school, university, and adult students. We offer hands-on workshops, courses, and project support in the life sciences in areas such as molecular, cellular, and synthetic biology at our lab facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The Director of Science Education will work closely with Genspace’s Executive Director and program staff.
Please inquire at info@genspace.org with subject: DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE ED
Responsibilities
- Lead curriculum development of new biotech classes, workshops, and programs
- Teach 1-3 weekly biotech courses and workshops at Genspace in varying levels of difficulty
- Oversee all educational programming at Genspace as well as recruit instructors to lead engaging classes workshops
- Create strong learning outcomes that measure proficiency of hard skills and qualitative information related to the classroom experience
- Lead instructor trainings, check-ins, and evaluations to ensure we’re effectively supporting our instructors and students
- Teach synthetic biology to local high school students as part of our Biorocket program during spring and summer semesters
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in the life sciences (cell, molecular, and synthetic biology preferred)
- Commitment to citizen science and providing wider access to biotech
- Passion about teaching biology and working with students from underrepresented backgrounds
- Have an interest in the biotech education space, including an understanding of trends, methodologies, and technologies to engage audiences effectively
- Have strong project management skills
- Have 1-3 years of applicable lab experience, which includes work in education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have 1 to 3 years experience working with high school students or young adults from diverse backgrounds
- Experience working with yeast and bacteria
- Interest in multiple subject areas in the life sciences
- Interest in bioart, biodesign, and the science and technology studies
For more information: https://www.genspace.org/we-are-hiring/