Applications are invited for a
post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics and
Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate for the
current position will work to develop assessments of student learning for
introductory physics laboratories and conduct research on learning and practice
in these laboratories.
Responsibilities include working
in coordination with physics and education faculty to:
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develop an integrated plan of course evaluation
and innovation;
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identify specific learning goals that represent
faculty-consensus;
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develop valid assessments of student learning in
this course;
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participate in and supervise the development of
instructional routines, materials, and practices for improving student learning
in this course; and
●
publish assessment tools and findings in Physics
Education journals.
The candidate will collaborate
with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in the Physics Education
Research Lab (http://perl.pa.msu.edu/) and in Michigan State's CREATE4STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/).
The appointment is initially for
one year, with the possibility of extension, based on performance and the
availability of funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with
experience. Appointment is contingent upon successfully completing a full
background check.
Candidates
are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics or physics education with preference to
candidates with graduate or postdoctoral experience in physics education
research, particularly in the area of introductory laboratories. The successful
candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching and mentoring skills, strong
content knowledge, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with
undergraduate students, grad students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative
environment. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests,
and a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences to jobs.msu.edu
(posting number 450385). In addition,
applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be
submitted to the same posting.
Review of applications will
begin on Oct 1, 2017 and will continue until the position has been filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Prof. Danny Caballero,
Faculty Advisor for the Physics Education Research Lab, caballero@pa.msu.edu.
MSU is an Affirmative ActionEqual Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed
to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications andor nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.
