Postdocs at MSU

Three Post-Doctoral Research Associates
STEM Education
Michigan State University
Posting # 8540

The Automated Analysis of Constructed Response (AACR) Research Group (www.msu.edu/~aacr ) at Michigan State University seeks three candidates to fill three one-year, 12 month (with possible additional years) Research Associate positions in college teaching and learning in the fields of science or engineering.  We are an interdisciplinary team of Discipline-Based Education Researchers (DBER) from Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Engineering, Education, and Statistics who are investigating computerized analysis of students’ writing in large enrollment undergraduate Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses to model students’ thinking.

We have received a 5 year NSF grant to expand our collaborations on these projects with STEM education researchers across the country. The selected Research Associates will participate in NSF-funded research projects in collaboration with MSU faculty in the Colleges of Engineering and Natural Science, and the MSU Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL).  Our research group has a strong post-doc researcher mentoring program and an excellent placement record of our researchers.

Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree in a natural science, engineering, or STEM education. You should have a strong commitment to undergraduate STEM education and interest in working with a leading group of interdisciplinary STEM educators.  Successful candidates will have a mix of some set of the following skills, which will enable the Research Associates to make unique contributions to the project team:
•             disciplinary expertise in a STEM discipline
•             STEM education research
•             assessment of learning
•             faculty professional development for reformed teaching
•             computational linguistics / natural language processing
•             database management
•             web site development
•             multivariate statistics and computer modeling
•             experience with SPSS Modeler
•             qualitative research methods
•             experience publishing and presenting research findings
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. You will be expected to participate in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research assistants. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

A complete application package consists of a cover letter, cv, copy of transcripts, two samples of scholarly writing and names and email addresses of three references. Review of application materials will begin November 8, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled.  Targeted position start date: January 6, 2014.

Apply online:
https://jobs.msu.edu     Search for position 8540

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Directorship at Armstrong Atlantic State University

 Armstrong Atlantic State University invites applications for its new Director of Assessment Director position.  Complete information may be found at https://jobs.armstrong.edu/postings/1538.

The Director of Assessment is a twelve month position which is responsible for the coordination of institutional assessment processes, including general education. The Director of Assessment is responsible for coordinating and gathering evidence of assessment outcomes, analysis of assessment findings for assigned projects, and dissemination of assessment findings.

The Director of Assessment serves as chair of the University Assessment Committee, and as a member of other committees as needed. The Director of Assessment works under the supervision of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, providing leadership in developing a campus-wide culture of assessment that reflects the University’s mission, improves student learning, and facilitates program and University evaluation for continuous improvement.

A review of applications will begin on Sept 3 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. For best consideration, please apply by this date.

About Armstrong Atlantic State University
Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is a dynamic public university known for excellent arts and sciences along with outstanding professional programs. With approximately 7,600 students, Armstrong is small enough to foster a genuine sense of community and large enough to offer more than 100 academic programs that prepare our graduates for success in their careers and leadership in their communities. Armstrong is part of the University System of Georgia. Visit the University website at:http://www.armstrong.edu

Postdoc at Georgetown

Georgetown University’s Center for New Designs in Learning in Scholarship (CNDLS) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position to support CNDLS’ Doyle Faculty Fellows program and the Apprenticeship in Teaching program. The position is 3/4-time. The successful candidate might supplement this appointment with an adjunct teaching appointment (no more than one course per semester) at Georgetown, but this depends on the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the university. We will begin reviewing applications on August 10, and will consider applications until the position is filled.

This 75% time position has a one-year term with potential for one renewal. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. (open field), university teaching (or TA) experience, and a demonstrated enthusiasm for issues of pedagogical practice. The successful candidate will also have excellent writing, communication, research, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work well independently and collaboratively. Experience with and interest in program assessment and evaluation a plus.

The Doyle Faculty Fellows program (http://doyle.georgetown.edu/curricular/facultyfellows/) works with Georgetown faculty to integrate themes of difference and diversity in the work of their courses. The postdoctoral fellow is part of a small team of CNDLS colleagues who support this work with an annual cohort of 12-18 faculty from departments across the university. The Apprenticeship in Teaching (AT) program (https://cndls.georgetown.edu/atprogram/) prepares graduate students to serve as teachers. The postdoctoral fellow serves as a key resource for graduate students interested in teaching through facilitating workshops and providing feedback and mentoring.

Responsibilities include supporting faculty in course redesign and assessment, developing and facilitating workshops for graduate students on curricular design and teaching practice, reading and assessing graduate student teaching tasks (e.g., syllabi and teaching philosophy statements), researching best practices in higher ed pedagogy, writing documents related to the work of the programs, and assisting with program administration and strategic planning.

The postdoctoral fellow can expect professional development in a collaborative environment and would gain significant experience in the area of faculty development. He or she will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of academic and institutional departments.

Those interested in the position should submit a CV, a letter of application, and names and contact information of three references to John Rakestraw, CNDLS Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Pedagogical Practice (jar34@georgetown.edu).