[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Associate STEM Critical Zone Science and Education Outreach, Geography/Geology, Univ. Nebraska Omaha

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/7507

 


Job Title

Research Associate STEM Critical Zone Science and Education Outreach,
Geography/Geology


Department

Geography/Geology


Essential Functions

The Department of Geography/Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences and
the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at the
University of Nebraska - Omaha invite applications for a STEM Research
Associate in Critical Zone science and education outreach at UNO's Glacier
Creek Preserve to begin January 2019. A Ph.D. in a geoscience discipline and
proven expertise is required (ABD applicants are acceptable) and previous
work in STEM education is desirable. This position is focused on soil and
solute geochemistry research at Glacier Creek Preserve and supports an
interdisciplinary STEM education program at UNO that involves multiple
Colleges. The successful candidate will coordinate an expanded STEM
education program, with a focus on the use of Glacier Creek Preserve as an
instructional and research venue, and provide support for the development
and delivery of innovative STEM education in undergraduate and graduate
coursework, as well as assessment on teaching and learning in this context.
This position will have an office in Durham Science Center, including access
to lab space. The position is 75% research and 25% percent teaching.
Teaching duties include: teaching 1 - 2 undergraduate or graduate courses
annually (via online or hybrid courses), ideally targeted at pre-service or
in-service teachers in science, and/or graduate coursework, at the
discretion of cognizant Science Department Chairperson and/or other
activities within the candidate's expertise that fulfill components of the
UNO STEM Phase II Strategic Plan. Opportunities for coordinating the
development of STEM undergraduate and graduate courses, educational
projects, curriculum activities, and instructional modules that can take
full advantage of the natural context of Glacier Creek Preserve are
available. It is fully expected that the candidate will be productive in
writing-inclusive of manuscripts and grant proposals. This position is a
one-year contract with the potential for multi-year(s) renewal upon
successful completion of year one.

The UNO STEM Strategic Plan is now in Phase II. The first Phase emphasized
building of stakeholders, communities of practice, and engagement of
faculty. Excitedly, Phase II builds upon these successes and aims to poise
UNO to be the premier metropolitan university, inclusive of excellence in
teaching and research in STEM learning environments (i.e. student-centered
learning environments). Discipline-based education research (DBER) within
the sciences has grown exponentially since its formal recognition as a field
in 2012. Certainly, the DBER initiative builds off of a century of work from
the cognitive learning sciences, but DBER 2.0 (and, ultimately 3.0) will
provide a comprehensive look at how to best reach our students in
problem-solving, communication, and demonstration of skills in science. In
short, to train the next generation of scientists through empowering
meta-cognition and student-centered learning environments within the
sciences. The Research Associate will contribute to the STEM priority at
UNOby accomplishing the following essential duties:

1. Develop and teach courses that include inquiry-based projects within the
sciences (including the use of Glacier Creek Preserve).
2. Participate in science education outreach activities, including working
directly with high school teachers and their students, as currently
established by the PI and wider STEM Leadership Team. Further participation
in the UNO Teacher-Researcher Partnership Program and other sponsored
activities are also available. The candidate has the opportunity to
collaborate with an established team of faculty across science disciplines
(and education) to produce impactful knowledge for dissemination
internationally through peer-reviewed journals in discipline-based education
research, in addition to critical zone science. Moreover, this candidate
will cooperate on existing funded proposals and assist in preparing
additional proposals for funding (including fellowship awards for
independence). 
3. Occasionally coordinate with the PI, Preserves Director, and the
Community Chairs of STEM Science and Education to identify mutually
beneficial volunteer and citizen science-type activities, and new course
ideas throughout the year. Finally, to engage pre-service and in-service
teachers in research opportunities at Glacier Creek Preserve.
4. Write manuscripts and grant proposal under the supervision and guidance
of PI ultimately, leading to independence.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status,
marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or
employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty
and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from
members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons
of color to apply.


Work Schedule

Days and times vary


Additional Duties

	

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. (or ABD) in a science discipline.


Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience in STEM learning-related courses is ideal.


Physical Demands

Demands are in-line with conducting research in a university laboratory
setting. The physical demands listed here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job: regularly sits; walks; stands for extended periods; see, hear,
and use both hands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Work Environment

Teach in a university setting and conduct projects in a prairie environment.
Routine field work, sampling, travel to work site with gear.

Classrooms and Laboratories.


Salary

$45,000

 

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