Short-Term Science Education Consultant [No relocation required]

Short-term Postdoc/Consultant position available in science education/instrument validation research

A PhD-level consultant position is available to support the efforts of a multi-institutional team to
validate an instrument designed to track how three core experiences and several mediating
variables contribute to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
undergraduate student persistence. The core experiences are community, mentorship, and
research experience delivered within STEM contexts. Mediating variables include motivation,
self-regulation, shared values, and sense of belonging. The successful candidate will be joining a
core team of researchers as part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Project “Determining
the relative impact of community, mentoring, and research on STEM persistence and literacy: A
systematic Assessment.”

This short-term project is available for January 18th to February 28th, 2017. The successful
applicant will not be required to relocate.

The successful applicant will: i) perform statistical analyses to evaluate whether twelve adapted
instruments, collectively administered through an online survey yielded valid and reliable data
for STEM student populations across the five institutions included in the current project and ii)
advise on any future revisions of the instrument based on statistical analyses.
A candidate who has expertise in instrument validation, skills using a variety of statistical
modeling techniques, and experience with STEM undergraduate student persistence is preferred.

The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in educational psychology or a related field. We are
especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
academic community.

To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter describing your interest and expertise to
bbooher@duke.edu . Review of applications will begin as received and will continue until the
position is filled, applications received before January 6, 2017 will be given highest priority.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

Science Instructional Consultant, CRLT, UMich

Instructional Consultant in the Biological, Physical or Health Sciences

CRLT, University of Michigan - Greater Detroit Area

Job Description

The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) seeks a faculty developer to work with instructors in the biological, physical, or health sciences and to consult on instructional technology. Candidates should have a PhD in the sciences, experience working with faculty or TAs from those disciplines, or research relevant to the sciences. Familiarity with clinical teaching is desirable. Applicants will be considered for either an Instructional Consultant title or an Assistant Director title, depending on level of experience.  
 
For a full description including instructions for applying, please visit http://www.crlt.umich.edu/node/1029

Desired Skills & Experience

Job requirements: PhD in hand; college teaching experience; faculty and/or TA development experience; background in the sciences or experience working with science instructors; comfort using a variety of instructional technologies; ability to work effectively in settings of social and intellectual diversity; and strong oral and written communication skills. 
Desired qualifications: Familiarity with faculty/TA development and teaching at a large research university; familiarity with the literature on faculty/TA development and student learning.

Company Description

Founded in 1962, the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) was the first university teaching center.  CRLT supports the advancement of teaching and learning in all 19 schools and colleges at the University of Michigan. We are a highly collaborative and productive group, and we look forward to welcoming new staff to our team.  For information about CRLT, visit http://www.crlt.umich.edu.  The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.