Graduate Assistantship - Education App Evaluator

The Recreation & Park Administration Program at East Carolina University, in partnership with the North Carolina Zoo, is pleased to announce an opening for an M.S. level graduate research assistantship (GRA) starting in the Fall 2022.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Working under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Skibins and the North Carolina Zoo, the GRA will assist with research related to building capacity for zoo visitors’ self-directed learning using an app and augmented reality technology. This two year study will focus on how technology-driven learning opportunities affect the visitor experience as it relates to interpretation, STEM careers, accessibility, and K – 12 activities.

GRAs are 9-month, 20-hour per week positions that include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. The position is renewable each year based on satisfactory progress.

For more information about the department or the position contact Dr. Skibins, skibinsj18@ecu.edu or see: https://hhp.ecu.edu/rcsc/

How to apply:

Applicants seeking enrollment for Fall 2022 should submit all materials by July 1.

For full consideration, please complete the online admission application for ECU Graduate School: https://gradschool.ecu.edu/admissions/ . Additionally, please email the following to Dr. Skibins, skibinsj18@ecu.edu .

Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) indicating your area(s) of research interest and long-term goals.
Three letters of recommendation from former/current professors, employers, or other professionals in a position to evaluate your potential for graduate study.
Transcripts for all college course work.