Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Plant Biology Department, Michigan State University. Full-time position to begin September 2011 for one-two years to work on an NSF-funded project, FIRST IV (NSF DUE 0817224) focused on the professional development of postdoctoral scholars in teaching and learning biology: www.firstiv.org
Qualifications: PhD in an area of biology and demonstrated interest in undergraduate biology teaching and research. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, knowledge and use of web-based technologies, a working knowledge of statistics and databases, and skill in managing and coordinating the FIRST IV project and activities of undergraduate research assistants. Responsibilities: The postdoctoral fellow will pursue questions about the teaching and learning of biology using appropriate research designs and methods. The fellow will assist with FIRST IV project assessment, develop workshops on curriculum development, instruction, and student assessment, and co-teach an introductory biology course. In addition, the postdoc will have opportunities to collaborate with a diverse network of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students with expertise in many facets of biology education at MSU and nationally. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop substantive credentials in teaching that are fully integrated into their science expertise. To apply: Please submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts, and names, addresses, and email of three references to Dr. Diane Ebert-May ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Diane Ebert-May, PhD Department of Plant Biology 270 Plant Biology Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 (Office) 517-432-7171 (Cell) 517-256-3536 https://www.firstiv.org
