at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Associate -- Early Childhood Math and Family EngagementDepartment of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction ( https://education.illinois.edu/ci ) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a postdoctoral research associate who will take the lead in intervention implementation, data collection, and analysis in Math Partners , a NSF-funded project that uses early math learning in preschool to support relationships between home and school. The postdoctoral research associate will have expertise in early childhood education, family engagement, and/or early math pedagogy. The postdoc must also demonstrate scholarly activity/potential related to socially just practices in the early years and to diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. The postdoc will be expected to develop and lead their own research agenda in addition to contributing to the project team. They will also have opportunities to collaborate with other faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students in the Departments of Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education in the College of Education as well as with the Erikson Institute.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . We strongly encourage individuals from marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as program coordinator for Math Partners (collaborate with faculty and school-based participants, schedule and facilitate program meetings, assist in writing reports).
• Work as the lead instructional coach in the Math Partners intervention.
• Plan and facilitate meetings with research participants.
• Serve as the lead data collector and support data analysis.
• Conduct independent research in the area of family engagement and/or math pedagogy.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have earned a doctorate in early childhood education, math education, teacher education, or related field, within the past five years or have proof of completion by August 16, 2024. Evidence of scholarly activity/potential is required. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
Preferred Experience: Teaching experience in preschool through second grade. Research (published or in progress) in early math and/or family engagement. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience with professional development, particularly coaching teachers.
Salary and Appointment Information
This 12-month appointment has a preferred start date of August 16, 2024, and is renewable annually upon mutual interest for up to four years. The wage for this position is $60,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Application Procedures and Deadline Information
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: cover letter, CV, and contact information (name, email address) for three professional references. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be submitted by 6:00 PM CST on Monday, July 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted through August 12, 2024; however, priority consideration will be granted to those submitted by July 29, 2024. Prospective applicants with questions about the position are encouraged to contact Dr. Stephanie Sanders-Smith ( ssmit37@illinois.edu ). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Position pending final budgetary approval from the National Science Foundation.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1025893
Job Category: Faculty
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