The PER group at Kansas State University invites applications for a research and teaching postdoc in physics education research to start in Fall 2015. You will work with our team on issues of enculturation and assessment across the four-year physics curriculum, looking at how students make connections across coursework and how to promote good teaching. Additionally, you will teach in introductory physics classes and contribute to mentoring graduate students and undergraduate researchers.
You must have earned a PhD or EdD in physics, science education, or a related field by the date of appointment and be eligible to teach physics courses. You will be given preference if you have completed a dissertation in qualitative or quantitative physics or science education research. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching and mentoring skills, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, researchers, faculty, and staff.
The initial appointment will be for one year with a possible second year term appointment contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
The PER group at KSU has two faculty members, two postdocs, five graduate students, and three undergraduates, as well as faculty affiliates in physics and other STEM fields. The Physics Department is a friendly and supportive environment for PERers. Manhattan is a vibrant and affordable community situated in the beautiful Flint Hills region of Kansas.
Candidates should submit a packet including: a letter of application; vita including a list of publications; and a research statement describing the candidate's relevant background, interests in physics or science education research, and the relation of the position to the candidate's long-term goals. Send your packet to to the PER group's search email, pergsearch@phys.ksu.edu, in PDF format. You should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the above address. If you have questions about the position, the research group, or the institution, contact Dr. Ellie Sayre at esayre@ksu.edu.
Screening of applications will begin August 15th and continue until position is filled.
