Postdoctoral Associate
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Job no: 531723
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Dept. of Engineering Education
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific
The Postdoctoral Associate position for the Compassionate STEM Education (Compassionate STEM) Project in the Department of Engineering Education, The Compassionate STEM project aims to foster a culture of compassion in
STEM education, by establishing a dedicated community of faculty committed to systematically creating a compassionate learning environment and integrating compassion into undergraduate STEM curricula through engaged pedagogical approaches. This position will involve the following activities: (1) designing, facilitating, and implementing curriculum and instructional strategies for workshops and other professional development activities for faculty from various institutions; (2) collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to assess the impact of the project on participating faculty and their students; (3) coordinating collaboration with team members from other institutions; (4) preparing annual reports to be shared with the funder; and (5) providing mentorship to graduate and undergraduate research assistants in this project. The position reports to the Director of the LANCSET (Laboratory and Network for the Cultural Studies of Engineering and Technology) research group and will also support the Director in preparing extramural grant proposals to sustain and expand the project. This position will also work regularly with other team members of the Compassionate STEM project.
• Doctorate in Engineering Education, STEM Education, Higher Education, Psychology,
Human Development, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate skills collecting and analyzing data for social sciences research
• Scholarly knowledge and/or practical experience working in engineering or STEM
education contexts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and present information in academic
settings
• Doctorate in Engineering Education, Higher Education, or a related field. PhD must be
awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum
of one year eligibility remaining.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects or programs that involve faculty development
in higher education or STEM education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, within and across institutional contexts
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or managing students
• Experience conducting research on integrating compassion and care into the classroom
environment
• Demonstrated ability to examine the concept of compassion from a specific disciplinary
perspective such as philosophy, psychology, human development, or education.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tiffany Cunningham at tiffanyc@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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