Assessment Specialist, Prison Teaching Initiative

1 week ago

Princeton, United States Princeton University Full time

Overview:
Reporting to the Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI) Associate Director in the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, the PTI Assessment Specialist will conduct program evaluation of PTI's term-time and summer programming. A scholar of educational equity, trained in the historical, social, and ethical dimensions of the school-to-prison pipeline and in theories and methods of educational evaluation, the PTI Assessment Specialist will focus on equity in education practice by studying and evaluating PTI programs. The Assessment Specialist will regularly report findings to PTI's staff and other stakeholders. Once per academic year, the Assessment Specialist may lead a course for incarcerated undergraduates at one or more of the facilities PTI serves.

**Responsibilities**:
**Academic year program evaluation**

**Summer program evaluation**

**Collaboration with PTI staff**
Regularly report key findings to PTI stakeholders and collaborate with PTI staff to interpret and act on findings to continuously improve PTI programming. Occasionally contribute to instructional workshops or other professional development opportunities for program staff and volunteers.

**Course instruction**
Lead up to one course per academic year, delivered to students at one or more correctional facilities PTI serves. Supervise and coordinate teaching assistants as needed.

Qualifications:
**Essential**
- PhD in education, psychology, and/or sociology with core research interests focused on equity in education practice
- Previous teaching experience, especially at the college level, and a demonstrated interest in inclusive pedagogy
- Excellent oral, written, and listening skills
- Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills for navigating large bureaucracies
- Ability to work with a variety of constituencies with diverse backgrounds
- Proactive and creative problem-solving skills
- High degree of professionalism, flexibility, and patience
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills

**Preferred**
- Experience in prison education, criminal justice, or volunteer activities/interest in relevant areas, including individuals who were previously incarcerated.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Must be able to successfully complete an annual NJ Department of Corrections and/or Bureau of Prison background check
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to get to and from correctional facilities

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