Sign In
Create Profile
Research on Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM (REEDS) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Tucson, AZ, United States
|
req19229
Apply Now
Share
Save Job
Back to Search
Research on Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM (REEDS) Postdoctoral Fellowship | |
---|---|
Posting Number | req19229 |
Department | Educatnl Policy Studies Pract |
Department Website Link | https://coe.arizona.edu/epsp and https://stem.arizona.edu |
Location | Main Campus |
Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
Position Highlights | The University of Arizona’s Department of Educational Policy Studies and
Practice in the College of Education is seeking a Postdoctoral Research
Associate for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research on
Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM (REEDS) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Program. We seek an applicant that is an accomplished Science, Technology,
Engineering, or Math (STEM) education researcher. The award includes the
following: a competitive annual salary and a research/professional development
stipend up to $3,000. Moving stipends may be available depending upon location. This position would begin as of August 2024. This is a grant funded,
yearlong appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. The program will
provide opportunities for early career scholars to engage with STEM educational
practices within the context of an institution recognized for its award-winning
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) initiatives. The research is grounded in
educational equity with the goal of informing educational practices to broaden
participation in STEM. The research is done through a focus on culturally
responsive practices and implemented to support student success at a large,
Hispanic Serving Institution located near the U.S./Mexico border. The program will be situated in the STEM Learning Center. Dr. Haeger, the
center’s Research Director, will coordinate the research and professional
activities and facilitate research collaborations/community building. Research
projects will each led by a faculty mentor and serve as the pillars of the
postdoctoral research experience: The REEDS Fellow will have access to data gathered through these projects and be able to build a research agenda, produce publications, presentations and future careers that will broadly impact the field of STEM education research. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit talent.arizona.edu |
Duties & Responsibilities | Duties and Responsibilities: The REEDS Fellow will be paired with one of the faculty mentors and take a leadership role in their research project. The REEDS Fellow will also work collaboratively with each other on the research projects. Specific responsibilities include:
The REEDS Fellow will have the opportunity to teach one course a semester if they choose to, but teaching responsibilities are not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
|
Minimum Qualifications | To be eligible to receive this funding from the NSF, applicants must:
|
Preferred Qualifications |
|
FLSA | Exempt |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
Job FTE | 1.0 |
Work Calendar | Fiscal |
Job Category | Research |
Benefits Eligible | Yes - Full Benefits |
Rate of Pay | $70,000 |
Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Target Hire Date | 8/1/2024 |
Expected End Date | |
Contact Information for Candidates | Heather Haeger [email protected] |
Open Date | 3/29/2024 |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
Special Instructions to Applicant | Applicants must submit the following two documents - Current Curriculum Vitae - Cover Letter The Cover Letter should address the following: Research Interest and Experience: Rank the order of research interests in projects. Explain what attracts you to the project and what you bring to the project. Commitment to Educational Equity in STEM: All applicants should address how their professional experiences contributed to your approach on a research agenda related to STEM education. The REEDS Program will seek applicants who have the potential to contribute to STEM education through their understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of groups historically excluded from STEM careers. |
Diversity Statement | At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report | In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected]. |
Apply Now
Share
Save Job
© 2019 The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled
Similar Positions
-
Research Hydrologist (Post Doc), USDA Agricultural Research Service, Southwest Watershed Research Center, United States, about 1 month ago
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN HYDROLOGIC & EROSION MODELING POSITION SUMMARY The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Southwest Watershed Research Center is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral positio...
-
Postdoctoral Research Associate U Arizona Space Astrophysics Lab, University of Arizona, United States, about 1 month ago
The University of Arizona (UA) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) are excited to invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates interested in research related ...