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Hi folks here is a revised copy of the Job Announcement  for a Education 
Specialist Position with the National Optical Astronomy 
Observatory.  Please pass it on to anyone you think may be interested.



Science Education Specialist
Tucson Arizona

The National Optical Astronomy Observatory seeks a Science Education 
Specialist to play an active role in the Public Affairs and Educational 
Outreach Department at NOAO Tucson.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a number of high-visibility, 
high-priority programs. NOAO provides unique science programs for a variety 
of formal and informal audiences, with a strong emphasis on educator 
professional development and research experiences for teachers. This 
position will provide opportunities for professional growth as NOAO 
maintains an active national and international presence in science 
education. Current NOAO programs which the position will work with directly 
include: "Hands On Optics: Making an Impact with Light" (informal science 
education), "Teacher Leaders in Research Based Science Education" (teacher 
professional development and research experiences), and "Investigating 
Astronomy" (instructional materials development). The Science Education 
Specialist will help to design and maintain NOAO outreach, professional 
development, and curriculum development programs, and also act as liaison 
between NOAO scientists and science education educators.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
    * Bachelor's degree in a physical science (Physics or Astronomy 
preferred) AND ten years of formal/informal science education leadership, 
or science outreach formal/informal education outreach experience; OR a 
Master's degree with five years of formal/informal science education 
program development and leadership experience
    * Experience with science data and investigations and with web-based 
technologies
    * Ability to assist in testing new educational products and programs
    * Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people
    * Comprehensive knowledge of K-12 science education standards and 
practices
    * Skill in coordinating and administering science education programs
    * Ability to translate and communicate astronomy research to a lay 
audience
    * Advanced college-level knowledge of astronomical research, areas of 
current research emphasis, astrophysical techniques, and astronomical 
instrumentation
    * Ability to interact with a wide variety of age groups
  This position is grant-funded and subject to continued availability of 
funding.

Send electronic resume to [log in to unmask], in Subject Line specify Science 
Education Specialist, #698 or mail your resume to:

ATTN: Science Education Specialist, #698.
Human Resources Manager
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
P.O. Box 26732
Tucson, Arizona 85726-6732

FAX: 520-318-8456

NOAO and NSO are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity 
employers. Preference granted to qualified Native Americans living on or 
near the Tohono O'Odham reservation. NOAO and NSO foster a diverse research 
environment. Women and candidates from under represented minorities are 
particularly encouraged to apply.


Richard Fedele
Manager, Public Outreach
Kitt Peak National Observatory/NOAO
950 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-318-8163
fax 520-318-8451
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www.noao.edu 

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