What does EdLab do?
Combining the intellectual rigor and freedom of higher education with a results-orientated approach to problems, the EdLab takes on some of the toughest problems facing the education sector.

What has EdLab done in the past?
Working with internal clients at the college, and external clients like HBO, the Lab takes on challenging projects that make an impact. For a full description of our past work, please see our Projects page.

What is EdLab doing in the future?
The agenda of the Lab unfolds as projects and partnerships take shape. External clients come to the lab through the Collaborative Solutions Group, while projects also emerge collaboratively from Lab workgroups and the mix of creative individuals who work at the Lab.

03.09.09 President Susan Fuhrman announces that EdLab will lead the effort to reinvent lifelong learning opportunities at Teachers College.

11.18.08 EdLab receives a multi-year grant from the Hewlett Foundation to build adaptive learning tools.

08.15.08 EdLab will develop an initiation program for first-year Teachers College students.

07.10.08 EdLab acquires the National Society for the Study of Education's Yearbook with plans to redevelop its web presence.

03.05.08 EdLab receives a grant to develop learning tools as part of the HBO Watch It & Learn program.

01.18.08 EdLab launches After Ed TV, a web-based video channel featuring weekly videos about the transforming education sector and the future of education.

What is EdLab looking for?
EdLab is looking for people who are interested in doing the hard work of transforming the education sector. We want creative individuals who like working collaboratively, but who also have strong interests of their own and aren’t afraid of proposing and managing their own projects.

Who works at the EdLab?
The EdLab is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills. Bringing together researchers, designers, publishers, consultants, producers and programmers, we have a strong, flexible team that is uniquely positioned to take on the problems facing the education sector. For more information about the individuals on our team, please see our People page.

What should I do next? If you think you are ready to take on the challenges confronting the education sector, please contact edlabjobs@gmail.com. Attach your resume, describe a match between your background and Lab projects that interest you, and someone will contact you.

Open Positions (full time)

Innovation Fellow Usually following a course of study at the graduate level, Innovation Fellows develop, design, and implement new research, teaching, and learning resources to meet the needs of Teachers College faculty, students, alumni, and scholars in education from around the globe.

Manager, New Learning The New Learning team is charged with designing, developing, launching, and researching new online and on-campus learning tools, systems, and services that support powerful learning experiences/environments and engaging pedagogies.

Manager, Collaborative Solutions The Collaborative Solutions Group is charged with providing a range of consulting services to support innovation for clients at Teachers College and beyond.

Solutions Architect Solutions Architects bring educational and technology expertise and experience together with client-focused consulting skills to design and deliver new educational software applications.

Open Positions (part time)

EdLab Graduate Assistant (generalist) Graduate Assistants work alongside other EdLab staff on new and ongoing projects, and participate in many of EdLab's innovative development activities.

EdLab Graduate Assistant, Multimedia Design Designers lead and support design initiatives (e.g., multimedia exhibitions, print and web-based products, educational materials, etc.), working with diverse project teams on a variety of projects.

EdLab Graduate Assistant, Video Production Producers work with other EdLab staff to create video content about the future of education and related topics. Producers help develop weekly video content, where opportunities include scriptwriting, production, editing, publishing, and outreach.

EdLab Graduate Assistant, Software Development Developers lead and support the design and development of software technology projects (e.g., adaptive instructional tools, online interactive applications, games, intelligent tutoring system) with an emphasis on web-based applications.

Gottesman Library Associate (generalist) Library associates experience a variety of service and production activities at the Gottesman Libraries, including rotations in EdLab work groups (where applicable).

Other Opportunities (unpaid)

EdLab Scholars Program The purpose of the EdLab Scholars Program is to offer individuals with advanced experience in the field of education (or related fields) the opportunity to do advanced production work.

Internship Opportunities at EdLab and the EdLab Summer Internship Program The purpose of internships are to give individuals of any age the opportunity to do production and research in the field of education.

Also see our list of other Collaboration Opportunities