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Posted: 27-Sep-24
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 240001E6
Job DescriptionThe University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for an Institute of Education Sciences (IES) grant-funded project. Scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in education or a related field and have strong quantitative methodological skills are invited to apply to work on cutting edge research and development to advance the understanding of the incentives, pathways, and obstacles for high school graduates entering the teaching workforce. This project is a research partnership with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and researchers at the University Maryland campuses in Baltimore, Baltimore County, and College Park. The research will inform policies to improve the quality and diversity of the teacher pipeline in Maryland. The anticipated start date of this appointment will be summer 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conduct statistical analyses using data from Maryland's state longitudinal data system, a multi-sector linked longitudinal data system.
* Collaborate on scholarly dissemination of findings related to the teaching pipeline (e.g., conference presentations and peer reviewed journal articles).
* Support dissemination activities to foster translation of research findings to practice (e.g., practitioner focused research briefs).
* Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary and multi-site team involving researchers from different disciplinary traditions as well as state agencies, university administrators, school districts, and public school teachers.
This postdoctoral fellowship will be principally on site in the Baltimore region.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary will follow NIH guidelines. Compensation will include health insurance, a generous paid leave package, and funds for professional development.
The fellow will join a small but engaged community of postdocs at the UMSSW. Founded in 1961, the UMSSW celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011. The mission of the UMSSW is to develop practitioners, leaders, and scholars to advance the well-being of populations and communities and to promote social justice. Currently ranked 21st among US schools of social work, the UMSSW is among the largest schools of social work in North America. In 2021, UMSSW faculty and staff were awarded more than $32 million in grants and contracts. UMSSW researchers address physical and behavioral health and their social determinants. Ongoing study foci include mental health, substance use and misuse, suicide and violence prevention, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, child welfare, safety net programs, juvenile justice, sex trafficking, cancer survivorship, inter-country and cross-cultural adoption, and workplace culture and organizational change. Research and community-engaged programs work together to conduct responsive research and support social work needs in Baltimore and beyond. The UMSSW provides 500,000 hours of social work services per year within the state of Maryland and surrounding communities. The School also trains the vast majority of social workers in the state. Graduates are educators and researchers at universities across the country and leaders in providing direct services to children, families, and adults in communities, health care, and public and private organizations.
The University of Maryland is a public university system headed by a Chancellor. It is recognized as the 12th-largest university system in the US, offering over 600 academic programs to more than 140,000 students at 100 sites. The University of Maryland is comprised of 11 academic campuses, each with its own president. The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus, on which the School of Social Work resides, is located on 32 acres in downtown Baltimore. It consists of six professional schools with ~ 6,000 students. Also located on the campus is the University of Maryland Medical System, a major provider of comprehensive physical and mental health services.
Additional School and UMB resources include the following:
- The UMSSW Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- The UMSSW Informatics Office
- The University of Maryland Health Sciences Library
- Regular research seminars and professional development workshops
QualificationsEducation:
- Must have a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field of study.
- PhD must be completed prior to acceptance. Students in the process of completion must provide assurance that degree will be complete prior to start.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in educational research.
- Demonstrated background in quantitative research design and statistics.
- Familiarity with statistical software and willingness to learn additional platforms.
- Comfort with working in online platforms for research and collaboration.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience and scholarship in educational policy and leadership.
- Knowledge of the field of teacher education and diversity.
- Experience working with K-12 students/schools/teachers.
- Experience conducting data analysis with large data sets in R, SAS, Stata, SQL, or other software.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following documentation:
- Current curriculum vita
- Statement of Research Interest & Career Goals (limited to 500 words)
- List of three references who can speak to the relevant skills & interests
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
UMB is a Maryland state university. Applicants are expected to reside in or be able to relocate to the State of Maryland. Consideration may also be given to residents of the District of Columbia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. This residency requirement also applies to those performing telework.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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