R240016 – Postdoctoral Scholar, UB Teacher Residency Program – Learning and Instruction

Classification Title: Postdoctoral
Associate

Department
Learning and Instruction

Posting Number:
R240016

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47735

Employer
R
esearch Foundation

Position Type: RF Professional

Type
Full-Time

Position
Summary

The Graduate school of Education (GSE) at the
University at Buffalo (UB) is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar for the UB Teacher Residency Program (UBTR). The Graduate school of
Education is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, just and inclusive environment. We seek individuals who have a demonstrated
history of community-based advocacy and engagement in efforts to achieve equity, inclusivity and justice. As an extension of this
commitment, the UB Teacher Residency program offers an accelerated, innovative, one-year initial teacher certification program for
individuals who are committed to transformational teaching in public schools in Buffalo and WNY.

The postdoctoral scholar
duties will include but not limited to:

• Working collaboratively with the Director, Assistant Directors, university
  faculty, and partner districts in conducting quantitative and mixed-methods research focused on pre-service teacher development as well as
  post-graduation student-level outcomes in classrooms led by program graduates. We seek to understand the impact of program pathways on
  pre-service teacher development, student-level outcomes (academic, attendance, disciplinary referrals, etc.) in classrooms led by early
  career teachers and program mentors, and school-level metrics. Additional research questions are organized around understanding the impact
  of teacher demographics on student-level outcomes in P12 classrooms.
• Participate in design, data collection (or coordination with
  district partners to gather existing data), analysis, and publication of findings.
• Support the preparation of grant
  reports.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed
salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and
sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our
benefits website to learn about our benefit
packages.

About UB

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of
America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and
our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and
people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful
thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum
Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in education or an education-related field and
experience conducting quantitative or mixed methods research.
At the time of the appointment, the postdoctoral scholar must have been
awarded a doctoral degree (or completed all the requirements of such) in an appropriate field, most typically within the past five years
from the appointment start date.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse group
of faculty, administrators, and district-based administrators is essential.

Preferred
Qualifications

Prior research that employs critical quantitative methodologies and prior research on teacher
education programs (broadly) is preferred. Prior experience with program evaluation is also preferred. Prior experience as a Pk-12
classroom teacher is welcomed.

Salary Range
$62,000 – $65,000

Additional Salary
Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of
posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected
candidate.

Work Hours

8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M
Monday – Friday may involve some evenings on
occasion.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact’s Name:
Amanda Winkelsas

Contact’s Title: Principal Investigator

Contact’s Email: awinkels@buffalo.edu

Contact’s Phone: 716-645-1066

Deadline
for applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 06/01/2024

Number of references
required
2