INTO Mason is hiring an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support a curriculum development grant seeking to:
- Integrate and align civic engagement and antiracist and inclusive excellence (ARIE) learning goals throughout the undergraduate International Pathways curriculum
- Redesign key courses to ensure that they suit the linguistic and cultural needs of Pathway students and Direct Entry international students at both Fairfax and Mason Korea campuses
The changes we propose within and across these courses would result in a well-scaffolded, intentional integration of learning outcomes related to civic engagement, antiracism, inclusion, and equity, with materials and activities designed to meet the needs of international students and multilingual learners. With the curricular changes we propose, international students would be prepared to engage more fully in campus and community life and conversations around antiracism and inclusion.
The undergraduate RA would work from August 2023 – June 2024, on the following tasks:
- Independently researching diverse art, literature, music and other media from diverse cultural groups in the U.S.
- Organizing and summarizing research
- Researching and developing culturally and linguistically appropriate course materials
- Testing course materials and activities as well as survey or interview questions
- Recruiting research participants
- Conducting interviews, observations, or other data collection
Requirements:
- Strong interest in Social Sciences, History, Literature, Art, or Education
- Ability to work well independently
- Strong research, organization, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Pay: $15/hour, maximum of $4000/semester
Instructions:
- Submit CV and Cover Letter to sdoetsch@gmu.edu or on Handshake
- Submit 2-3 minute video explaining your interest and fit for this position: https://flip.com/b1236cee (Join code: b1236cee)