Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Position Information
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Posting Number
201000739
Posting Type
Regular
Contract End Date
12/31/2025
Salary Range
$66,336
Hiring Range
$66,336
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
If Part Time, List Work Hours
36 hours week
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The CSU AGEP (Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate) Alliance for Diversity & Strengths of STEM Faculty is recruiting at least one Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the area of qualitative research. The CSU AGEP Alliance utilizes a culturally-informed strengths-based approach to advance early-career faculty success. The postdoctoral research will focus on the experiences of early career CSU STEM faculty who are from AGEP populations (defined by the NSF as faculty who are African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders). The research is funded by NSF and will respond to the NSF call for enhanced attention to the “intersection of gender, race, and ethnicity.” The postdoctoral research scholar(s) will conduct narrative inquiry with early career AGEP faculty to capture their stories, whilst also answering the following research questions: 1) How do AGEP population STEM faculty integrate academic discipline, social and cultural identities, and strengths into their faculty identities?; 2) How do STEM faculty professional networks relate to sense of belonging, job satisfaction, academic self-efficacy, teaching evaluations, success, and engagement?; and 3) How do the structural features of professional networks relate to faculty success and engagement? The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to seek their own line of research. In addition, the CSU AGEP Postdoctoral Research Fellow may mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students and/or teach classes by separate assignment as a part-time lecturer.
The CSU AGEP Postdoctoral Research Fellow(s) will work primarily with Dr. Sonia Ramrakhiani in the School of Education at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, with additional mentorship provided by CSU AGEP Alliance PIs at CSU Dominguez Hills, Fresno State, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. The position may be remote (within the state of California) or based in San Luis Obispo. No relocation funding is provided.
This position will begin in Fall 2024 (date to be determined according to candidate’s availability). The latest possible start date is 1/6/25. The term of employment is 12 months, with an additional 12 months possible based on performance and funding. The annual salary for this position is $66,336, with full benefits, plus a travel allowance.
Minimum Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Doctoral degree from an accredited university in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies or a related field (degree must be conferred by 12/31/24)
- Experience in qualitative research design and analysis
- Experience writing peer-reviewed articles, ideally as lead or co-lead
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and qualitative research software
- Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet timelines, ideally in a multi-project environment
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others, including via Zoom and other virtual methods
- Ability to perform complex, highly responsible and confidential duties
- Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff, university community, including students, faculty and staff, and the public
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Desire to learn new skills
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
- A background check is required for all regular benefited positions
- The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment
Preferred Qualifications
none
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
- Commuting on an as needed basis to outside meetings and training locations
Typical Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to on-going studies focused on the experiences of early career faculty in STEM at CSU campuses who are from AGEP populations as described above
- Work with mentors in developing and actualizing research project goals, including writing manuscripts and grant applications
- Propose and conduct related research projects
- Collaborate with campus, CSU and national partners and a multidisciplinary team
- Participate on local, CSU and/or national coalitions/committees
- Participate in professional development activities, including attending national conferences or trainings
- Receive mentorship and training in effective teaching practices; may have the opportunity to teach a graduate course during the fellowship under the mentorship of experienced faculty (paid by additional assignment as a part-time lecturer)
- Perform other duties assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- May have the opportunity to directly co-supervise student research staff or fellows (undergraduate and/or graduate) with faculty mentors. As applicable, carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Partners’ policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The department will evaluate experience and education to determine placement into appropriate position level. Subject to continued grant/center funding.
Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.
Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.
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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.
AA/EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays.
Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees have different plans from which to choose including HMOs and PPOs. The coverage includes the employee, his/her dependents, or domestic partner. The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
All employees are members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and will contribute to their retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement.
Please visit our website for additional benefits information. Employee Benefits (sharepoint.com)
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference check, as required.
AA/EEO/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
08/07/2024
Close Date
11/29/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Review of Applications Begin Date
08/07/2024
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