Projects Coordinator: NCTA and China
University of Colorado Program for Teaching East Asia at the Center for Asian Studies

The Program for Teaching East Asia at the University of Colorado is accepting applications for a projects coordinator. This is a full-time professional research assistant position with an initial appointment of 2 years, continuation dependent on funding. The Program for Teaching East Asia (TEA), now in its 23rd year, works to facilitate and expand the study of East Asia in K-12 curricula in schools nationwide by providing professional development programs for teachers, curriculum development, consultation in curriculum design, resource dissemination, and study abroad programs for teachers and students. TEA is administered under the university’s Center for Asian Studies, a National Resource Center.

The Projects Coordinator will have primary responsibility for two projects at TEA: the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia and the TEA China Project. The NCTA coordinator works with the TEA director and individual seminar leaders to coordinate all aspects of NCTA seminars and study tours in the 10-state region administered by the University of Colorado. This position will also be responsible for exploring the applications of educational technology to the NCTA seminar design. As coordinator of China programs within TEA, this individual will be responsible for developing special programs on China, including summer study tours, summer institutes, and language-culture outreach at the K-12 level. The China Project Coordinator reports to the Director of the Program for Teaching East Asia.

Position requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Asian studies or education, with minimum three years experience in educational program or grant administration. Strong background in China studies and Chinese language is required. Applicants should have demonstrated experience with grant development and management, curriculum design, teaching and the ability to effectively support teachers in curriculum change, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with educational technology preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send application packet including cover letter, curriculum vita, and complete contact information for two professional references to Projects Coordinator, Program for Teaching East Asia, University of Colorado, 595 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0595. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Lynn Parisi at Parisi@colorado.edu. EEOP.

To learn more about TEA visit our website at www.colorado.edu/CAS/TEA