Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doctoral Teaching Fellow) in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The position is part of the Science Education Initiative (SEI) at CU-Boulder, a program focused on the enhancement of teaching and learning in our undergraduate courses. The successful candidate for the current position will work primarily with our middle-division classical mechanics and math methods course. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Physics, possess a strong commitment to science education, have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, and be interested in student learning. Familiarity with current pedagogy research and assessment techniques or experience in physics education research is not required, but is advantageous.
(This position is now filled)
The Research Associate (Teaching Fellow) will serve as the departmental liaison with the Science Education Initiative (http://www.colorado.edu/sei). 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 Research Associate (Fellow) will collaborate with and learn from Research Associates (Fellows) working towards similar goals in physics and other SEI-funded departments, and will collaborate with faculty, researchers (post-docs), and graduate students in Colorado's Physics Education Research Group (http://per.colorado.edu)
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 #812718
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 end of spring 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.
