<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">FYI</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Libarkin, Julie</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:libarkin@msu.edu">libarkin@msu.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Sun, May 13, 2018 at 7:19 PM<br>Subject: Postdoctoral position at UVa<br>To: <a href="mailto:GEOED-RESEARCH@list.msu.edu">GEOED-RESEARCH@list.msu.edu</a><br><br><br>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The University of Virginia's Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), a pan-University center supporting teaching at all levels and in all academic disciplines, invites applications for
a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position beginning in August 2018.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The Research Associate training experience will include co-instructing teaching courses for STEM teaching assistants (TAs) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and in the
School of Arts & Sciences. The Research Associate will develop and conduct educational research related to teaching courses; participating in educational development programs as part of the post-doctoral teaching mentorship process. In addition the Research
Associate will help to create a model for expanding these teaching courses to other STEM departments.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Completion of a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in science, engineering, math or STEM education fields or equivalent is required by appointment start date. The successful candidate will have teaching
experience in a STEM discipline or teaching STEM methods. Knowledge of and experience implementing evidence-based teaching practices in higher education is essential. Strong oral and written communication, organizational, attention to detail, and administrative
skills are required. The incumbent must have the ability to successfully manage both teaching and research responsibilities. Qualitative and/or quantitative education research experience and evidence of outstanding accomplishments in teaching are preferred.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Charlottesville and central Virginia offer a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. A strong sense of community exists in the region along with excellent
educational systems for adults and children. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community,
highlighted by regular literary, film, musical, theatrical, and historical festivals.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">To apply, visit <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.virginia.edu_&d=DwMDaQ&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=bTpQo6C_bwDiZFSgr8ADeg&m=jzDCl2nDEppoV_aw02ZYA0NboKgJLxEVXi7Ca_a8p_U&s=GCCwe_daD97rdb5TOOUiQPFC4neqyVHu55JsGDA5Kqw&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#428bca">https://jobs.virginia.<wbr>edu</span></a> and
search on Posting Number 0623256. Complete a Candidate Profile online and attach a cover letter stating your experience with teaching and research in STEM in higher education, curriculum vitae, and provide contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin on June 11, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">This is a one year appointment, however, the appointment may be renewed for one additional year dependent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">For questions about the position, please contact Lindsay Wheeler at <a href="mailto:lsb4u@virginia.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#428bca">lsb4u@virginia.edu</span></a>. For questions regarding
the application process, please contact Zachary Harpine at <a href="mailto:zh5zt@virginia.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#428bca">zh5zt@virginia.edu</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment. The Center for Teaching Excellence and the University of Virginia are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. We seek to build a culturally diverse intellectual environment and welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333">Lindsay Wheeler, Ph.D.<br>
Assistant Director of STEM Education Initiatives, Center for Teaching Excellence<br>
Assistant Professor, General Faculty<br>
Instructor, Department of Chemistry<br>
University of Virginia<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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