[cmath] Science Education Postdoctoral Researcher: UBC Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

[R. Kuske, (Math Head)]

Science Education Postdoctoral Researcher
Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

Online ad:  http://www.math.ubc.ca/Dept/deptJobs.shtml#CWSEI

The Department of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia  
invites applications for at least one Postdoctoral researcher in the  
UBC Mathematics Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative (MATH-CWSEI)  
(http://www.cwsei.ubc.ca/), a multi-year program for study of and  
innovation in science education.

We seek individuals to work with faculty teams in our department,  
other science education postdocs, and CWSEI staff to develop and  
coordinate mathematics courses and curriculum. Teams are developing  
course and program level learning objectives, assessments, and  
pedagogy; administer and evaluate assessments of student learning and  
of student attitudes toward science; supervise and guide development  
and testing of teaching and learning materials including IT learning  
resources. Faculty teams are focusing on areas such as development of  
assessment tools for proof skills throughout the curriculum, first  
year calculus courses, interdisciplinary courses, and incorporating  
IT-based resources across the curriculum.

Candidates should have: completed their Ph.D.; excellent  
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, a strong  
personal commitment to science education, an ability to work  
independently and meet deadlines. English fluency is also required.  
Experience in educational materials or curriculum development, on- 
line teaching, project management, and familiarity with current  
pedagogical research and IT learning resources at the post-secondary  
level will be considered assets.

The appointment will be for six months initially, starting March 1,  
2010, and may be renewable for up to 3 years at the postdoctoral level.
Applicants should submit a resume, statement of teaching interests,  
and the names and complete contact information (including phone, fax  
and e-mail) of three references to:
Department Head, Department of Mathematics,
121-1984 Mathematics Road,
Vancouver, BC, V6K 1T5,
daisley at math.ubc.ca
Review of applications will begin on February 20, and will continue  
until the position is filled.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment  
equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however,  
Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.  
We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented groups to  
apply, including women, visible minorities, people of aboriginal  
origin, and people with disabilities.
The positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Salary and  
title will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.