The primary focus of this position is to empirically investigate teacher professional learning and student learning outcomes, and co-author peer-reviewed publications and federal grant proposals. Alongside this research and writing work, the postdoctoral associate will support the facilitation of professional development sessions, coordinate logistics across the research team, and provide ongoing coaching to participating teachers as they implement a place-based AI in Agriculture curriculum in their classrooms.

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctoral Degree

Experience: Research experience and co-authoring academic articles

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Writing skills for scholarly audience

Research skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data

Knowledge developing lesson plan for teachers

Skills to analyze and transcribe data.

Skills to communicate effectively in oral and written communications. Outstanding computer skills including ability to use Zoom and Google docs

Strong organizational skills needed to make arrangements for outreach events and PD sessions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote : Hybrid

Compensation

• Anticipated hiring range: $40,000 (20hrs week)

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division

With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state’s flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!

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Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK

Federal grant writing and journal publications

- Conducting literature reviews

- Transcribing data and qualitatively analyzing themes

-Basic statistics to analyze quantitative data

-Writing results systematically for a scholarly audience

-Based on preliminary findings, help PIs write grant proposals by contextualizing findings

Assisting with teacher professional learning

-Assisting with preparing lesson plans/professional learning materials to be shared in a format that other teachers can easily use

- Participate in research activities related to the lesson plans

-Collecting formative data on the efficacy of the lesson in the form of exit tickets and student work