[Grad-postdoc-assn] Fwd: Postdoctoral position at UVa

[Scott Briggs]

FYI

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From: Libarkin, Julie <libarkin at msu.edu>
Date: Sun, May 13, 2018 at 7:19 PM
Subject: Postdoctoral position at UVa
To: GEOED-RESEARCH at list.msu.edu


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.

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.

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.

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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu
<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=>
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.

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.

For questions about the position, please contact Lindsay Wheeler at
lsb4u at virginia.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please
contact Zachary Harpine at zh5zt at virginia.edu.

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.

Lindsay Wheeler, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of STEM Education Initiatives, Center for Teaching
Excellence
Assistant Professor, General Faculty
Instructor, Department of Chemistry
University of Virginia

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Scott Briggs
ASP Postdoctoral Program Specialist
NCAR Education and Outreach
Advanced Study Program
303-497-1607
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