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Adjunct Faculty Member - Bioengineering
ORGANIZATION: The Shoulders of Giants, Inc.
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The Shoulders of Giants, Inc. (TSoG), a Dallas-based nonprofit (501(c)(3)) corporation, was founded in 2013 on the belief that world-class science education should be available to all students of all ages. Since its inception, TSoG has provided opportunities for thousands of students across north Texas to experience science first-hand and broaden their horizons through the guidance of faculty and volunteers from the scientific and engineering communities. The Shoulders of Giants Laboratory opened its doors in summer of 2013; this facility consists of nearly 4,000 square feet of laboratory workspace including electronics test benches, biochemistry wet benches, CAD workstations, and fabrication capabilities including a machine shop and 3D printers.
In fall of 2015, TSoG launched its Kepler Program, a mentorship program designed to provide high school students with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills in a variety of science and engineering disciplines, experience working and communicating in a professional laboratory environment, and the study habits necessary to achieve success in a STEM baccalaureate program. In fall 2017, TSoG has expanded its mentorship offerings to middle school students with the launch of the Copernicus Program and the Newton Program that is for a limited group of extremely advanced high school students who have excelled in the Kepler program and have proven that they are prepared for highly technical and theoretically challenging curriculum.Role of Adjust Faculty - Bioengineering (For Newton Program)
TSoG seeking a professional who has the following qualifications:
- Masters Degree or higher in fields closely related to bioengineering.
- Has professional experience in the field of bioengineering.
- Has some experience developing curriculum.
- Enjoys working with students in the late high school range (11th and 12th grade students).
- Has technical ability to record video/audio lectures and also edit (using our recording studio equipment).
- Able to commit 5-8 hours/week to develop material (under guidance of the Head of Faculty) and hold office hours to meet with students to assist them with the learning objectives.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Classes are offered by semester, and the time commitment is only for when the semester long session is in progress. So, the time commitment can be seasonal.
All interested applicants should apply by submitting their resume/cover letter to Lauren Foland at lauren@tsogiants.org or call 214-575-5444 for more information.
Website: www.tsogiants.org
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About The Shoulders of Giants, Inc.
Location:
5435 N. Garland Ave, #140-514, Garland, TX 75040, US
Mission Statement
The Shoulders of Giants, Inc. (TSoG), a Dallas-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, was founded in 2013 on the belief that world-class science education should be available to all students of all ages. Since its inception, TSoG has provided opportunities for thousands of students across North Texas to experience science first-hand and broaden their horizons through the guidance of Dr. Steven J. Foland, an accomplished engineer, and educator.
Description
Statement of Need
For many students, there exists a gap between their aspirations to pursue STEM careers and their preparedness for university-level STEM rigor. Knowing how to fill those gaps is industry-specific and out-of-scope for most high school academic environments. By linking project-based learning to industry pathways, we help students address two key questions: "What do I need to learn?" and "Why do I need to learn this?"
STEM mentorship provided by The Shoulders of Giants can help students grow toward the following educational objectives:
- Technical Confidence - By working on the many cross-disciplinary projects that TSoG has to offer, students gain many valuable, practical skills they can be proud of.
- Lifelong Learning - By engaging with passionate technical professionals, students are exposed to the reality that learning is a lifetime commitment - not something that ends upon graduation.
- Career Satisfaction - By giving students experience on technical pathways, we empower them to make more informed decisions about their future careers.
- Sense of Service - By providing projects designed to provide tangible benefits to others, we encourage students to view STEM fields as more than just career paths - they are also opportunities to use our skills to give back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12021 Plano RoadSuite 170Dallas, TX 75243
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2018
SKILLS
- Chemical Engineering
- Technical Writing
- Mathematics
- Research
- Environmental Science
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- 5-8 hours / week
- Masters degree or above in related field to Bioengineering