The University of
Virginia's Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), a pan-University center
supporting teaching at all levels and in all academic disciplines,
invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position
beginning in August 2018.
The Research Associate training experience will include co-instructing
teaching courses for STEM teaching assistants (TAs) in the School of
Engineering and Applied Sciences and in the School of Arts &
Sciences. The Research Associate will develop and conduct educational
research related to teaching courses; participating in educational
development programs as part of the post-doctoral teaching mentorship
process. In addition the Research Associate will help to create a model
for expanding these teaching courses to other STEM departments.
Completion of a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in science, engineering, math or STEM
education fields or equivalent is required by appointment start date.
The successful candidate will have teaching experience in a STEM
discipline or teaching STEM methods. Knowledge of and experience
implementing evidence-based teaching practices in higher education is
essential. Strong oral and written communication, organizational,
attention to detail, and administrative skills are required. The
incumbent must have the ability to successfully manage both teaching and
research responsibilities. Qualitative and/or quantitative education
research experience and evidence of outstanding accomplishments in
teaching are preferred.
Charlottesville and central Virginia offer a distinctive community for
both personal and professional activities. A strong sense of community
exists in the region along with excellent educational systems for adults
and children. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue
Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in
national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a
thriving community, highlighted by regular literary, film, musical,
theatrical, and historical festivals.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu
and search on Posting Number 0623256. Complete a Candidate Profile
online and attach a cover letter stating your experience with teaching
and research in STEM in higher education, curriculum vitae, and provide
contact information for three references. Review of applications will
begin on June 11, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
This is a one year appointment, however, the appointment may be renewed
for one additional year dependent upon the availability of funding and
satisfactory performance.
For questions about the position, please contact Lindsay Wheeler at
lsb4u@virginia.edu. For questions regarding the application process,
please contact Zachary Harpine at zh5zt@virginia.edu.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to
making a final offer of employment. The Center for Teaching Excellence
and the University of Virginia are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employers. We seek to build a culturally diverse intellectual
environment and welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans
and persons with disabilities.
