Opening: Biology Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Associate at University of Georgia

Biology Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Associate at University of Georgia

The Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Georgia seeks a Biology Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Associate (posting #20111412) to contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and the study of biology teaching and learning at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will have doctoral level training in the life sciences or education research and a demonstrated interest in the teaching and learning of biology. This individual will participate in new and ongoing biology education research projects in collaboration with faculty, graduate students, other postdoctoral associates, and professional staff. The postdoctoral associate will gain experience teaching in large and small class settings and will develop expertise in education research methods and theories of teaching and learning as applied to biology education. Ph.D in life science, science education, or education research methods is required and candidates should have demonstrated success with scholarly writing. This is a two-year position with an annual salary of $40,000 and associated benefits.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
1) designing, conducting, and interpreting research on undergraduate biology teaching and learning;
2) teaching introductory biology with mentorship from experienced faculty;
3) publishing and presenting research findings at conferences and in refereed journals; and
4) assisting in the development of research proposals to secure extramural funding.

To apply for this position, please submit a CV, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references through the University of Georgia Human Resources website at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=188652

The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin October 17, with a start date as early as January 2012.


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Dr. Christopher Beck
Department of Biology
Emory University
1510 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322

Email: christopher.beck@emory.edu
Phone: 404-712-9012
FAX: 404-727-2880