Boston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Position ID:
BU-Wheelock College of Education and Human Development-PA [#26415]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Area:
Salary Range:
Annual salary of $65,000 with full benefits and additional funds to cover travel, professional conferences, and research expenses is provided
Appl Deadline:
2024/01/05 23:59:59 finished (2023/10/26, finished 2024/07/06, listed until 2024/02/26)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
AACTE HOLMES POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM in EDUCATION and HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (BU Wheelock) invites applications for the AACTE Holmes Postdoctoral Program in Education and Human Development. The goal of the program is to support the development of early career scholars whose research centers on issues of equity, justice, and diversity in education and human development. BU Wheelock is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) Holmes Scholars Program, which provides mentorship, peer support, and professional development opportunities to doctoral students from historically underrepresented communities who are pursuing careers in education. The program also aims to help AACTE member institutions develop an outstanding pool of diverse candidates for faculty and other leadership. We encourage applications from early career scholars whose research addresses issues of equity, justice, and diversity, and who seek a vibrant, growing academic community dedicated to transforming learning and teaching for children and youth from historically underrepresented communities. The AACTE Holmes Postdoctoral Program in Education and Human Development provides funding for two years in residence at BU Wheelock, beginning Summer or Fall 2024. It includes mentoring from BU Wheelock faculty in support of developing publications for peer-reviewed journals and research grant applications, engaging in research projects, expanding research repertoires, and deepening disciplinary knowledge. In addition, postdoctoral associates have the opportunity to gain university-level teaching experience at the college. The program also offers opportunities to affiliate with ongoing research projects of interest at BU Wheelock and explore collaborations with other research communities in the Boston area. Application Timeline and Submission: Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024. Questions may be directed to Mike Dennehy (mdennehy@bu.edu), Executive Director, College Access & Student Success. Timeline: One Postdoctoral associate will be chosen for a two-year residency, beginning Summer or Fall 2024 and running through August 2026 Salary: Annual salary of $65,000 with full benefits and additional funds to cover travel, professional conferences, and research expenses is provided. Eligibility: Applicants must be within three years of receiving their Ph.D or Ed.D in an education-related field, broadly understood. If an applicant is completing their degree this academic year (2023-2024), then the degree must be completed by July 2024. AACTE Holmes Scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Requirements A cover letter describing the applicant’s goals, experience, and reasons for pursuing this opportunity A two-year sketch of work, e.g., writing plans, professional development, continuing or new research, developing collaborations, as well as a discussion of the significance of the applicant’s research with respect to the learning and development of children, youth, or adults from historically underrepresented communities A self-assessment of research skills and potential for growth CV Two samples of academic writing as lead or equally contributing author, published and unpublished work accepted Two references (no actual letters, just names, and email addresses) BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We strongly encourage applications from recent PhDs or EdDs from historically underrepresented communities.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Self-Assessment of Research Skills and potential for development
- Diversity statement
- Two samples of academic writing as lead or equally contributing author, published and unpublished work accepted
- A two-year sketch of work, e.g., writing plans, professional development, continuing or new research, developing collaborations, as well as
- Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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