Frostburg State University · 1 day ago
Astronomy Education Postdoctoral Fellow
Frostburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expFrostburg State University (FSU) is poised to become a regional leader in astronomy education and outreach with the reopening of its newly upgraded planetarium. The Astronomy Education Postdoctoral Fellow will advance FSU's mission through innovative STEM outreach, high-quality teaching, and original research, while engaging with the community and developing their own research agenda.
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Responsibilities
Bring fresh expertise in both astronomy and science education, advancing FSU's mission through innovative STEM outreach, high-quality teaching, and original research
Strengthen campus instruction and expand community engagement
K-12 STEM outreach
Work with local schools to create custom planetarium curriculum
Assist the director with producing and hosting planetarium shows and events
Develop and pursue their own research agenda that includes astronomy education, or related science education topics
Aim for at least one peer-reviewed publication per year (conference presentations count) and at least one refereed journal article by the end of the fellowship
Integrate undergraduates into research where possible, leveraging small internal competitive funding in addition to the annual research budget
Serve as a mentor for education majors and include them in research
Collaborate with faculty in the Departments of Physical and Environmental Sciences and Education
Teach undergraduate courses, upper level if interested and time permits
Qualification
Required
Recent graduate or ABD with a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Education (with at least a Masters in Science Teaching or extensive experience teaching science if PhD is in Education)
At least two years of teaching experience
Ability to develop an independent research program that includes undergraduate students
Preferred
Demonstrated experience researching science curriculum, preferably astronomy
Experience in informal STEM education (e.g., museums, planetariums, science centers)
Evidence of outreach and public engagement activities
Benefits
Annual, personal, and sick leave
Holidays
Tuition remission
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
$6,000 annual research budget
Company
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University is a school in Frostburg.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.59MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2022-09-12Grant· $3.59M
Leadership Team
Christopher Everett
HR Business Partner
Tim Pelesky
Chief Information Officer
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