Position Summary

The research associate will work in collaboration with the Director of CREATE and faculty in the Colleges of Education to develop and revise high school chemistry curricular materials; support the design and development of research; collecting, organizing and analyzing data; and writing scholarly materials.

 
Responsibilities include working in coordination with the director of CREATE and other faculty to: develop, implement and revise curriculum materials secondary high school chemistry; develop, revise, and analyze assessments of student learning; support the design and development of research; design, develop and implement professional development with both urban and suburban schools and teachers;  collect, organize and analyze data; provide management and leadership for the project; work with a team to plan and write reports, conference papers and journal articles that disseminate the research; and make presentations at regional and national conferences.

The candidates will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE for STEM Institute (https://create4stem.msu.edu/).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Sciences (chemistry education or in science)

Minimum Requirements

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in the sciences, preferrable chemistry education or in science education.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Science Education with a strong background in chemistry preferred or a Ph.D. in Chemistry Education. Additionally, candidates with curriculum development experience, knowledge of mixed-methods research, and experience in secondary science teaching are highly preferred.

Required Application Materials

Resume/CV; Cover letter; Research interests; Reference letters (3)

Special Instructions

To apply, please go to: https://careers.msu.edu

Underrepresented individuals in science and education are strongly encouraged to apply.  Position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin immediately.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/29/2024

Website

www.create4stem.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.