The Department of Physics at Texas Tech University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate beginning September (August) 2010 to work on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Challenge Grant for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The project is to assess the following:
1) The introduction of research-based laboratories and teaching pedagogies into the curriculum.
2) Teaching assistant training in the new pedagogies and the development and use of grading rubrics.
3) The integration of the lecture and lab, using the new research- based laboratories and pedagogies.
4) A completely laboratory-based, interactive engagement course taught to students in small sections.
The focus is the introductory algebra-based and calculus-based courses. We would also like someone who would be able to teach either in a small inquiry-based classroom or a large classroom with interactive- engagement. The position is for one year only. Other involvement will be in administering and analyzing assessment instruments, teaching assistant (TA) training, some development of assessment instruments and other aspects of research related to the grant. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Applications should include a CV, statement of research and teaching experience, list of publications, and names of three professional references and be sent to beth.thacker@ttu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Texas Tech is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
