A postdoc opportunity! > From: Gabriela Weaver <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Postdoctoral position at UMass Amherst > Date: March 26, 2015 3:14:45 PM EDT > > > University of Massachusetts Amherst > Postdoctoral Fellowship in Evidence-Based Teaching and Assessment > > The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development to perform research and assessment on evidence-based teaching practices. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, providing assessment and evaluation expertise to support faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in the development of evidence-based teaching practices; working with faculty to design assessment/evaluation plans for the learning/education/outreach component of grant proposals; serving as the project manager of the UMass CIRTL Program to help graduate students and postdocs explore and implement evidence-based teaching practices; working with the CIRTL faculty leaders to design and execute on-campus events, practica, and other programs; and teaching workshops or short courses on college teaching skills. > > This is a benefited, full-time position. Initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually for up to three years subject to performance and availability of funding. > > Minimum qualifications: A doctoral degree in higher education, educational psychology, science education, or a related field; experience in educational assessment, evaluation, and/or research; experience in evidence-based teaching; college-level teaching experience; excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; strong working knowledge of statistics and proficiency with statistical software packages (i.e., SPSS, SAS) and qualitative research software (i.e., NVivo); experience contributing to collaborative research projects. > > Preferred qualifications: Experience in postsecondary educational assessment, evaluation, and research; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students from a wide variety of disciplines; high level of proficiency with statistical software packages; and strong organizational and time management skills. > > Post-doctoral research associates at the University of Massachusetts are unionized and receive standard salary and benefits, depending on experience. > Application Instructions: > Please submit a letter of application, CV, and contact information (phone and email) for three professional references. Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of April 24, 2015, in order to ensure consideration. > > Please apply online at: > > http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=58031 > > The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protectedveterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applicationsfrom these and other protected group members. > > > > > Gabriela C. Weaver > Vice Provost for Faculty Development > Director, Center for Teaching and Faculty Development > Professor, Department of Chemistry > > University of Massachusetts, Amherst > 301 Goodell > 140 Hicks Way > Amherst, MA 01003-9272 > phone (413) 545-1225 > >