How to Apply

To apply for this position, please upload, as a single document: a current CV, cover letter, one sample of writing (e.g, a published or in preparation paper, an accepted/published conference paper, a finalized dissertation chapter), and the names of three people who can provide references. The cover letter should address your interest in the position, why you are qualified for the position, and your professional commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and equity. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Summary

The fellow will work in the Validating Measures of Quality Instruction, Algebra Instruction at Community Colleges 2.0 (VMQI). The VMQI Project seeks to answer three questions: What are the dimensions of mathematical knowledge for teaching college algebra at community colleges? What is the relationship between the underlying dimensions of high quality of algebra instruction at community colleges and aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion?, and What is the connection between mathematical knowledge for teaching community college algebra and the quality of instruction in the context of community college algebra? With supplementary funding, and in order to answer the second question, we will investigate community college students' understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in their mathematics classrooms. We will be using a grounded theory approach with up to 10 students at each of 6-8 colleges in the United States. The fellow will collaborate with four additional principal investigators (in Arizona, Minnesota, and Oregon) and oversee the various stages of data collection and analysis as we complete one cycle of the grounded theory approach. The fellow will interact with the colleges in Michigan and oversee the work of the graduate students dedicated to the project in Michigan, and establish a working relationship with the research fellows at other institutions. Postdoctoral fellows at the University of Michigan are supported by professional development programs and can take advantage of many training opportunities.

Mission Statement

Statement on Diversity:

We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. Further, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the School of Education a welcoming place for all. In seeking new staff members, we are committed to hiring those who share in our reverence and expectation for diversity.

Responsibilities*

The fellow will be responsible for overseeing the logistics of the data collection with the principal investigators and manage the recruitment and data collection for the colleges in Michigan. In collaboration with the PIs, the fellow will devise a system to process the data collected so that it can be analyzed across institutions and across states. The fellow will supervise undergraduate and graduate students working for the project on various tasks and provide assistance to the other teams in their efforts. The fellow will participate in research meetings, provide periodic reports of the progress on the project, collaborate on the data analysis and actively participate in the dissemination efforts.

Required Qualifications*

PhD in Mathematics Education or Mathematics with expertise in qualitative data analysis.

Desired Qualifications*

• Expertise teaching at community colleges or other post-secondary institutions.
• Familiarity with research in undergraduate mathematics education.
• Experience in qualitative data collection: specifically Interviews with faculty and students.
• Experience conducting grounded theory studies.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Additional Information

Salary range: $60,000-65,000 for one year.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

252896

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

RESEARCH FELLOW

Ann Arbor Campus

Onsite

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

School Education

MARSAL EDUC - Ed Studies

8/09/2024 - 8/19/2024

Research Fellows