Kislak Secondary School Outreach Fellow

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Manager C, Curatorial
Job Description Summary
The Penn Libraries provides a network of information resources and knowledge services that are vital to teaching, research, and learning at the University of Pennsylvania. This network includes 19 physical libraries, recognized for their collections, and a digital library known for innovation and richness of content. Through dynamic programming and exhibitions, and through the acquisition and preservation of literary and artistic artifacts, the Penn Libraries documents a wealth of social and historical periods, bringing scholarship to life at the University and in the various communities it serves.
Reporting to the Curator for Civic Engagement in the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts, the Kislak Secondary School Outreach Fellow is responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and assessing curricula for middle and high school students in the School District of Philadelphia that draw upon the Center's collections and upon cultural heritage collections in and around the city. This fellowship opportunity is made possible by a grant from the Kislak Family Foundation to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries in support community and school engagement programming in the City of Philadelphia.
The Fellow will consult with middle and high school teachers in the city, develop instructional content, such as modules and lesson plans, and other resources that align with Pennsylvania State Academic standards. Ideally, the Fellow will bring some experience working with primary resources and with technology-based approaches to activating and connecting curricula with primary resources, for example designing and implementing digital educational tools with gamification elements to support lesson plans. The Fellow will need to work with the Curator for Civic Engagement and with Penn Libraries Community Engagement team to develop a project plan that begins with research and development and concludes with collecting actionable assessment data.
Job Description

• Drawing on the special collections in Penn Libraries' Kislak Center, develop and implement curricula for middle and Secondary School students in the School District of Philadelphia.
• Work with secondary and high school teachers to assess current curricular needs in areas supported by the Kislak Center's collections.
• Conduct research in the Kislak Center's collections with an eye towards curriculum development. Become familiar with historical and current collection strengths and the means to locate and access them using Penn Libraries' discovery systems.
• Assess the effectiveness of middle and high School Outreach programs.
• Host in person visits of middle and high school students to the Kislak Center.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Ph.D. in Education by the time the appointment commences (Summer 2024) preferred
• Classroom experience with middle and high school students is preferred
• Academic background in History, Social Sciences, and/or related subjects.
• Research and/or teaching experience with primary resources (manuscripts, archives, rare books, photographs, etc.)

Please note that this is term position with a target end date of 6/30/2026
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.