Two Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Discipline-Based Education Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The successful candidates will be part of an
interdisciplinary team working to disseminate and integrate
research-based instructional strategies in introductory STEM courses at
UNL. These postdocs will work closely with co-advising faculty,
Dr. Leilani Arthurs (Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) and
Dr. Brian Couch (School of Biological Sciences). They will assist with
one or more of the following projects: (i) research on student and
faculty perceptions of course instruction, (ii)
organization and evaluation of a faculty mentoring program, and (iii)
teaching and evaluation of faculty professional development workshops.
Applicants must have completed a PhD in a STEM
field or STEM education field by the start of the appointment.
Preferred applicants will have experience in STEM education research,
faculty professional development, and research-based instructional
strategies. Successful candidates must have excellent oral and written
communication skills, be able to work independently and collaboratively,
and be able to interact with faculty across different disciplines.
Initial appointments are for 1 year with the
possibility of extending for up to 1.5 additional years. Applications
should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) a one-page summary of the
applicant’s educational research interests, (iii) a curriculum
vitae, and (iv) three letters of recommendation. All materials should
be emailed to Dr. Leilani Arthurs (LARTHURS2@unl.edu). Please include “STEM Ed postdoc application” in the subject line to your email. Application
review will begin on March 1, 2014, and continue until the positions are filled. Preferred start date is August 4, 2014.
