Location: New York, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**Job no:** 513980 **Position type:** Staff **Location:** **New York** **Categories:** Research, Hybrid **Job Summary/Basic Function:** The Vice Dean of Teacher Education and Community Partnerships at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to support the research, curriculum development, and dissemination components of interrelated projects. This is a 12 month position beginning in September 2026. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work in close collaboration with principal investigators, school-based educators, and community partners to manage data collection, contribute to curriculum development, support implementation in schools, and lead dissemination efforts across academic and public platforms. This position, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), focuses on co-developing and implementing locally grounded and community-centered computer science (CS) curriculum for rural Hawaiian elementary and middle school students. The work engages students, educators, and families in the co-design of curriculum that reflects the lived experiences, challenges, and values of local communities. Through a mixed-methods, collaborative research approach, the project seeks to deepen student engagement and interest in STEM learning and future opportunities. **CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Curriculum Coordination & Management: - Collaborate with teachers and researchers to co-design and refine CS curriculum materials connected to community priorities and students' lived experiences. - Support in-school implementation and professional learning with teaching teams. - Document curriculum iterations and implementation fidelity. - Serve as a key liaison between researchers, school teams, and community partners. - Contribute to progress reports and future funding proposals. Data Collection & Analysis: - Conduct classroom observations and support collection of interview, focus group, and survey data. - Analyze both qualitative and quan