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The City University of New York · 1 month ago

Research Associate (Post-Doctoral Fellow) – Teaching & Learning Center

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's largest urban public university, and they are seeking a Research Associate to conduct academic research related to teaching and learning. The role involves developing research plans, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting graduate students in their teaching and research efforts.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducts independent research and engages in writing projects for publication

Develops and leads projects that theorize and explore faculty and professional development for graduate students in the contemporary university

Meets with and assists graduate students on matters related to their research and teaching

Creates materials and guides for fostering inclusive teaching practices across a variety of disciplines

Identifies sources of grant funding and contribute to the process of securing funds

Assists the TLC in identifying and developing SoTL projects

Helps manage the TLC’s editorial projects, including the Teach@CUNY Handbook and Visible Pedagogy

Participates, designs, and reflects upon various mentoring projects within the university setting

Performs related duties as assigned by the director

Qualification

Ph.D. in related fieldResearch abilityPedagogy researchGrant proposal experienceCurriculum developmentInclusive teaching practicesInterdisciplinary collaborationAccessibilityExperience in teachingCommunication skills

Required

Doctoral Degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability

Doctoral Degree conferred in the last five years in any field, and demonstrated research ability

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Preferred

Active research agenda in pedagogy, the scholarship of teaching and learning, or discipline-based research

Familiarity with emerging trends in digital, hybrid, and online instruction, as well as the intersection of AI and education

Familiarity with accessibility practices

Experience teaching and designing inclusive and experiential learning opportunities, and an understanding of accessible educational practices

Knowledge of curriculum development at both the course and program level

Commitment to public higher education

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Experience with grant proposals and grant project management

A commitment to interdisciplinarity and collaboration

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.

Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.

Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits.

Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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