Applications are invited for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship position in space-science education with the Center for Astronomy Education (CAE) at the University of Arizona Department of Astronomy, Steward Observatory. The position will begin August 2009. The successful candidate will divide their time between working on the Education and Public Outreach efforts of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey III (SDSS-III) program and the NSF Collaboration of Astronomy Teaching Scholars (CATS) program.
The candidate will be involved in developing a strong program of education research into how non-science learners (both college non-science majors and members of the general public) taking courses in introductory astronomy and participating in online citizen science projects (such as www.galaxyzoo.org) change in their beliefs about science, and their science literacy.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; and more!
Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and experience with curriculum development, research and evaluation on the teaching and learning of science. Experience working in informal and formal education settings with non-science majors and the public is strongly desired. College teaching experience in astronomy/physics is preferred but not required. Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative and qualitative educational research methods, and data analysis, including experience with SPSS. Candidates should be familiar with data-driven decision making including basic knowledge of SQL.
