Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The successful candidate for the current position will work largely with upper-division courses, building on our current efforts in upper-division E&M I, and extending that work to E&M II. Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics faculty to: develop an integrated plan of course evaluation and innovation; identify specific learning goals that represent faculty-consensus; develop valid assessments of student learning for undergraduate courses; participate in and supervise the development of techniques, materials and practices for improving student learning in the undergraduate courses; and publish assessment tools and findings in Physics education journals. The Fellow will collaborate with and learn from SEI Fellows working towards similar goals in physics and other SEI-funded departments (http://www.colorado.edu/sei) (The SEI, Science Education Initiative, at CU focuses on the enhancement of teaching and learning in our undergraduate courses.) The Fellow will also collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Colorado's Physics Education Research Group (http://per.colorado.edu).
(This position is now filled)
The appointment is a one-year, renewable appointment with the preference that the successful candidate will be able to commit to the project for 2 years. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a CV and a statement of relevant experience for the position, and teaching philosophy, and have three letters of recommendation. All components of the application can be uploaded at www.jobsatcu.com, posting #811556, or directly at http://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62816
Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until the position is filled. You may inquire with Steven.Pollock@colorado.edu regarding status (but, applications should all be submitted through the jobsatcu link above.) The start date is negotiable but with a strong preference for before January 2011. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado at Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants being considered for employment.
