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<div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" class="ContentPasted0">My department is advertising for Department Chair, review of applications begins November 9th - <a href="https://www.auemployment.com/postings/41132" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.auemployment.com/postings/41132&source=gmail&ust=1699011521127000&usg=AOvVaw1glsNKIREVwOu0jbWyp6Pu" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" id="OWAaf440c19-d4a6-8185-e9a7-8dc3c5e42558" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">https://www.auemployment.<wbr>com/postings/41132</a>.</font></div>
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<div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" class="ContentPasted0">Also, <span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);" class="ContentPasted0">I am hiring a postdoc in Discipline Based Education Research in Geoscience or Mathematics. Full
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<b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">College of Science and Mathematics</span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">Auburn University</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">T</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">he Inclusive Design for Enhancing Active Learning in STEM (IDEALS) program
aims to develop, implement, evaluate, test, and refine faculty professional development that pairs<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><i class="ContentPasted0">inclusive teaching strategies</i><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>with active learning in undergraduate
STEM courses. Each summer, a team of 15 IDEALS faculty fellows participate in a week-long workshop, introducing them to Backwards Design, the Transparency in Learning and Teaching framework, Active Learning strategies, and inclusive teaching pedagogy.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">IDEALS is an NSF funded IUSE project<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27);" class="ContentPasted0">which will research: (1) changes to
teaching practice that faculty make because of the professional development program, (2) faculty perceptions of the impact of changes made, and (3) the impact of these changes on student engagement, sense of belonging, and success outcomes.<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></span> See
the award abstract for more information -<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></span><a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2236315" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID%3D2236315&source=gmail&ust=1699011521127000&usg=AOvVaw2vL0dMiCqm-HSEBReI66-R" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" id="OWA3bdaa6c8-f882-c9af-3330-bd4b3b425cd0" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif">https://www.nsf.gov/<wbr>awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=<wbr>2236315</span></a><span style="text-decoration-line: underline; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">.</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(27, 27, 27);" class="ContentPasted0">We are hiring a postdoctoral scholar to collaborate on the project for 2 years, with a possible 3<sup class="ContentPasted0">rd</sup><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>year
extension. There are opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in the Postdoc’s area of expertise. The postdoc will take an active role in studying the impact of the IDEALS professional development program on faculty teaching practices. They are encouraged
to develop their own independent education research program. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol" class="ContentPasted0">·<span style="font-kerning:auto;font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted0"> <span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">The
ideal applicant will be familiar with case study methodologies, or excited to grow their qualitative research skills in this area.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol" class="ContentPasted0">·<span style="font-kerning:auto;font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="ContentPasted0"> <span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">Candidate
must have a<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span><b class="ContentPasted0">PhD in a geoscience or related discipline</b>. OR candidate must have a<b class="ContentPasted0"><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>PhD in mathematics or related discipline</b><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>(if
applicant has a math education PhD, then they must have a masters degree in mathematics)<b class="ContentPasted0">.</b></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">About Auburn University</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">: The College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM)
at Auburn University is home to a cluster of discipline-based education re</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">searchers (DBER). Faculty with research focused on effective education and science communication
are embedded in all five departments within the college. Additionally, IDEALS is a collaboration between COSAM and the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. The Biggio Center provides research-based training and support for teachers
across Auburn University (</span><a href="https://biggio.auburn.edu/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://biggio.auburn.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1699011521127000&usg=AOvVaw3OHPUPcP5B2-z0rbtrolSt" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" id="OWA3f695e1a-4aae-8d7a-b054-7eb420b20f8c" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif">https://biggio.auburn.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif" class="ContentPasted0">).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Biggio Center and the COSAM DBER community.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(5, 5, 5);" class="ContentPasted0">If you would like to apply please email one or both of the project PIs, Dr. Stephanie Shepherd – slshepherd(at)<a href="http://auburn.edu/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://auburn.edu&source=gmail&ust=1699011521127000&usg=AOvVaw2LBmAjY3vKuTB2c53-QlbR" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" id="OWA4f65191a-aefd-714a-1fbf-5f889288a79b" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">auburn.edu</a><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>and
Dr. Melinda Lanius – melinda.lanius(at)<a href="http://auburn.edu/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://auburn.edu&source=gmail&ust=1699011521127000&usg=AOvVaw2LBmAjY3vKuTB2c53-QlbR" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" id="OWA6d802e96-f0cf-8d33-1936-d1a7cec40778" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">auburn.edu</a>.
We would also be glad to provide more information or answer questions about the position.</span></p>
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submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, a curriculum vita, and a statement of research interest and career goals through the following link -<span class="ContentPasted0"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.auemployment.com/postings/39386." target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.auemployment.com/postings/39386.&source=gmail&ust=1699011521127000&usg=AOvVaw3CgwY0QHhF9dUcCIALVOLL" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" id="OWA1165332f-fcd5-1a65-d7a4-d8f8844d4940" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif">https://www.auemployment.com/<wbr>postings/39386.</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0"><span class="ContentPasted0"> </span>Be
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