Postdoctoral Scholar Position
Paradigms in Physics Group
Physics Education Research
The Paradigms in Physics group at Oregon State University invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position involving the
evaluation and dissemination of our novel upper-division curricular
materials. The successful candidate will teach one upper-division
course per term using materials developed by the Paradigms program. The
successful candidate will also work with the Paradigms in Physics team
to: conduct research on the effects of Paradigms curricular materials on
student understanding of E & M or quantum mechanics; and/or conduct
research on student changes in metacognition and epistemology; and/or
write/design web and textbook materials for the dissemination of the
Paradigms curriculum.
The appointment is for one year with a possible renewal for a second
year contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. The starting
date of the appointment is September 15, 2011, but this date is somewhat
flexible.
For further information about the Paradigms program, please see our website: http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/portfolioswiki
or contact the program director: Corinne Manogue corinne@physics.oregonstate.edu
To apply, please submit the following materials:
* a letter of interest;
* a resume/vita;
* a teaching statement;
* a research statements;
* 3 letters of reference, including one addressing teaching.
We will begin considering applications on April 1, 2011, but will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Electronic submission of all materials is strongly preferred; please submit PDF files if possible. Electronic submissions may be sent to: Tevian Dray tevian@math.oregonstate.edu
Alternatively, postal submissions may be sent to:
Tevian Dray
Department of Mathematics
Kidder Hall 386
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
