Free-Choice Learning Researcher/Evaluator
The Institute for Learning Innovation, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit learning research and development organization, is seeking to hire an experienced, entrepreneurial Senior Researcher to join a staff of dedicated, nationally prominent free-choice learning researchers, evaluators, educational developers and trainers.
The Institute for Learning Innovation’s mission is to develop a society in which lifelong learning in general, and free-choice learning specifically, is understood, appreciated and supported. Our efforts to better understand, support and advocate for free-choice learning – the learning people engage in when they get to choose what, where, when, and with whom to learn – includes conducting basic and applied research, evaluating institutional educational efforts, professional training and organizing and hosting conferences and workshops. We work with a wide range of organizations, although much of our work has focused on three overlapping arenas – museum-related organizations (art, history, science, zoos and aquariums), efforts focused on the environment and projects involving families. We welcome applicants with these backgrounds and interests. However, as part of our continuing effort to broaden the scope of our activities, we also invite applications from individuals who could bring to our organization expertise and interests in other area(s) of free-choice learning (e.g., libraries, new media, projects focused on older adults).
The Institute is a highly collegial organization which provides a supportive environment for self-motivated and creative individuals interested in making a difference in the world of learning research and practice. Senior Researchers are expected to contribute to conceptualizing, grant-making, planning, implementing and managing complex applied and basic research and evaluation projects related to free-choice learning. As part of the Institute’s commitment to promoting a community of free-choice learning professionals, Senior Researchers are also expected to speak at professional meetings, publish in areas of research and practice, help to organize conferences, conduct in-service and graduate-level training of professionals as well as help to mentor the Institute’s junior staff.
The Institute for Learning Innovation is strongly committed to our employees. This commitment is reflected in our highly competitive salary and benefits package. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of intent, CV and names of three references by April 1, 2005 to:
Dr. John H. Falk
Director
Institute for Learning Innovation
166 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401