We are
advertising four postdoctoral-level positions related to instructional
change in undergraduate STEM. The positions are associated with three
recently awarded NSF grants: (1) “Building
Capacity: Creating Faculty-Student Communities for Culturally Relevant Institutional Change” (2 positions); (2) “Furthering
the Work of Undergraduate STEM Transformation: Modeling Instructional Change Teams”; and (3) “Developing
Faculty Resources of Evidence-Based Practices that Improve Learning and Equity in STEM.” One of the positions will primarily focus on programmatic work and may involve synergistic research activities. The
other three positions will primarily focus on research and will involve synergistic programmatic activities as appropriate.
Minimum qualifications for all positions are:
- PhD in a STEM and/or Education field
- Commitment to counteracting systemic inequities in STEM
- Motivation and ability to engage with diverse students and junior researchers
- Motivation and ability to engage with STEM faculty
- Enthusiastic and motivated learner
Other
desirable qualifications align with the responsibilities of each
position, as described below. Candidates who identify with
underrepresented minority groups are particularly encouraged to
apply.
The
salary for each position is between $50,000-$55,000 per year. Review of
applications will begin on November 20, 2019. Preferred start dates are
between January 1 and May 1, 2020. Initial appointments
will be for one year, renewable as funding remains available (3-5
years). We are willing to explore the possibility of a remote work
arrangement for projects #2 and #3. However, relocation to San Marcos is
preferred, and we cannot guarantee that a remote arrangement
is an option.
Interested candidates should submit a 1-3 page cover letter and a CV to
STEMEdPostdocs@txstate.edu.
The cover letter should explain the candidate’s interest in one or more
of the
positions and why they are a good fit for the position(s), based on
alignment with the required qualifications and any other desirable
qualifications (e.g., past experience relevant to the job
responsibilities). Candidates should clearly indicate in which
position(s) they are interested in their letter. The cover letter
should also specify a preferred state date and, if the candidate has not
yet received their PhD, when they expect to receive it. If the
candidate is requesting a remote work arrangement, this
should also be specified in the letter. The CV should include a list of
professional experiences, publications, and contact information for
three professional references. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to
submit a writing sample and three letters of recommendation.
