Post-Doc Associate

We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher in mathematics education to work with faculty and colleagues in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at the University of Florida (UF), Vanderbilt University, and the UF Lastinger Center. This postdoctoral researcher will join a collaborative community of scholars and educators committed to high-quality research, teaching, and service to the community.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct scholarly activities and support the development of a strong research program. Successful applicants must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. The applicants will participate in an NSF-funded DRK-12 project titled, Empowering students with choice through equitable and interactive mathematical modeling (EIM2).

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through scholarship, teaching, and/or service
• Collaborate with teachers and observe middle school classrooms
• Conduct interviews with focus group students and teachers
• Organize, collect and analyze research data
• Disseminate findings through presentations and publications

Start Date: October 1, 2022

End Date: June 30, 2023

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$55,000 (for 9 months) + travel to conference(s) (if s/he disseminates project-related work at a conference)

• Doctorate in mathematics education or closely related field
• Evidence of scholarship in the field of mathematics education as demonstrated through publications, grants, and/or presentations at national conferences, commensurate with experience
• Communication and planning skills
• Driver’s license and transportation to school sites (ability to pass a background test)
• Meeting in Gainesville, FL at least once or twice a week

• Teaching, research, and/or service experiences with diverse populations
• Strong knowledge of a variety of research methods
• Knowledge of mathematical modeling
• Experience teaching mathematics in US K-12 context
• Video filming, editing, and recording experiences
• Use of Google Suite (docs, slides, spreadsheets) and Microsoft (word, excel)

Application Instructions: To apply, applicants should send (a) a cover letter of application addressing required and desired qualifications, (b) curriculum vita, and (c) contact information for two references who will be asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 523395.

Candidates should submit application materials electronically at jobs.ufl.edu. If you have any questions about the position, contact nsfeim2@gmail.com.

Review of applications will begin on August 29, 2022. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and hiring authority. If you need technical assistance, please contact The UF Talent Acquisition Team at (352)392-2477.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.