Postdoctoral Fellow
- George Mason University
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia
- Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 01/06/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Information
| Department | College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) |
|---|---|
| Alternate Department Description | |
| Criminal Background Check | Standard Background Check |
| Motor Vehicle Background Check | No |
| Statement of Economic Interest | Not Applicable |
| Job Category | Postdoctoral Faculty |
| Role (State) Job Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Working Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Position Number | F721AZ |
| Recruit Number | FAC8573 |
| Working Hours | |
| Location | Fairfax, VA |
| Other Location | |
| Pay Band | |
| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. |
| Web Announcement | Postdoctoral Fellow The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow whose research and practice are focused on advancing education of culturally and linguistically diverse learners on a federally-funded research and training grant project, Advancing Content-Integrated Education for English Learners with a STEM Focus (ACE-STEM, 2021-2026), with a group of scholars focused on developing research-based equitable education for multilingual learners and their families. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the Position: The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to develop a line of research related to ACE-STEM activities. The candidate should demonstrate the capability to initiate and complete research. The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with the ACE-STEM team in all research phases including developing and teaching TESOL courses as well as designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative research through data collection, data analysis, and publication of results. The candidate should demonstrate the capability to initiate and complete research. Other activities include supporting and attending the ACE-STEM professional development activities and working with the grant team and the partner school district(s) in all project phases. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary: $65,000 (12-month contract) with benefits. Employment dates: August 2022 to August 2023. Potential for renewal on a yearly basis. Application: Submit your application preferably by February 15, 2022. This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Required application materials: |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, sample publication, and a list of three professional references with contact information. |
| For Full Consideration, Apply by: | February 15, 2022, review will continue until position is filled. |
| Posting Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled? | Yes |
| Telework Friendly? | |
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