University at Buffalo

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Position Title Postdoctoral Scholar, UB Teacher Residency Program Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Learning and Instruction Posting Number R240016 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47735 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.89 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

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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.

Physical Demands

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.

Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact's Name Amanda Winkelsas Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Principal Investigator Contact's Email awinkels@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-1066 Posted 01/25/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 06/01/2024 Number of references required 2 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant