| https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/69831 |
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| Posting Title | Research Associate |
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| Posting date | 08/21/2013 |
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| Full/Part Time | Full-time |
| Background Check Required? | Yes |
| Job Summary | |
| Posting Description | The successful candidate will work on educational transformation through a project focused on institution wide transformation, sponsored by the American Association of Universities. The overall project seeks to promote the use of research based instructional and assessment strategies. Responsibilities will primarily center on supporting faculty in the change process by identifying appropriate material resources to support assessment of teaching in multiple STEM disciplines, working closely with department leads to provide professional consultations with participating faculty on the use of identified materials, supporting the implementation of assessment measures by managing data collection and analysis, and consulting with faculty to reflect on the results. The successful candidate will also work with project staff to develop an online campus-wide, potentially national, portal to assist faculty in finding libraries of educational measures, easing use of such measures and sharing results. Opportunities will also exist for working toward promoting the use of evidence-based measures of teaching impact and conducting research on the process of institutional transformation. The successful candidate will collaborate with a broad group of engaging and nationally renowned faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across multiple STEM departments at the University of Colorado Boulder. The overall project also includes studies of institutional transformation, and provides opportunities to participate in studies of individual and institutional uptake of new assessment tools and practices. The appointment is a one-year, renewable appointment with the preference that the successful candidate will be able to commit to the project for 2 years. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications | The successful candidate will have a PhD in a STEM discipline, and extensive experience in education research. Experience in physics, biology or mechanical engineering is a plus, as these are the initial departments on the project. |
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| Special instructions to applicants | Applicants must complete the Faculty/Exempt Professional and EEO Data (application) form, and upload the following required documents: 1 – Curriculum Vitae 2 – Proof of Highest Degree Earned 3 – List of three professional references, from whom one written letter of recommendation will be requested by the hiring unit 4 – Statement of Teaching Philosophy The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants being considered for employment. |
| Job posting contact | Kate Kidder |
| Job posting contact telephone | 303-492-6963 |
| Job posting contact email | kate.kidder@colorado.edu |
| Job Posting Number | RF00581 |
| Quicklink for Posting | http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/69831 |