Amherst College Hiring for STEM Education Postdoctoral Researcher at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3362

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College is seeking applications for a two-year full-time
postdoctoral researcher, starting at $24 an hour with experience,
to work in Prof. Kate Follette’s research group on the NSF-funded
Quantitative Reasoning for College Science (QuaRCS) study . The
QuaRCS project aims to identify, study, and disseminate best
practices for the teaching of numerical skills through introductory
science courses for non-majors. These crucial courses are often a
student’s final STEM course in life and are an important venue for
improving the skills that will make them savvy consumers,
conscientious citizens, and discerning voters. Numerical skills are
also a barrier to entry to STEM careers, and as such, this study
has implications for improving equity and inclusion in STEM.

Annual travel, professional development, and publication funds will
be provided. The postdoc will be a full member of the broader
QuaRCS research team and will have many opportunities for learning
and growth, including gaining experience in quantitative research
methodologies and undergraduate research supervision, as well as a
window into faculty positions at small liberal arts colleges.

Takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and
participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful,
inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

We seek an education researcher with experience in qualitative
and/or mixed method educational research who will help us to bring
the QuaRCS study into its next stage, advancing our mission of
helping reduce barriers to entry to STEM careers and identify best
practices in facilitating the development of quantitative reasoning
skills in the STEM classroom. This will include contributing to
several (depending on interest and experience) of the following
tasks: coordinating and conducting a national study, helping to
assess and improve the cross-cultural relevancy and accessibility
of the assessment, analyzing study data, developing a course
observation protocol, conducting site visits, and/or facilitating a
pilot faculty learning community.

Experience in and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,
and to contributing to an intentionally inclusive culture.

All employees are expected to participate in the College’s efforts
to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work
environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in education, a STEM
  field, or a related discipline by July 1, 2022.

E x p e ri e n ce :

Required:

• Candidates must have experience in qualitative or mixed-method
  educational research methodologies, the drive and discipline to
  work independently, strong communication skills, and the ability to
  work closely with undergraduate researchers involved in the
  study

Preferred:

• Experience in STEM education research.
• Experience with classroom observations.
• Experience with supervision of undergraduate
  research.

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

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