Postdoctoral Fellow in International Education and Teacher Well-Being
University of Notre Dame
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Posted: 11-Jan-25
Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5920958
Postdoctoral Fellow in International Education and Teacher Well-Being
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in International Education and Teacher Well-Being.
Applications will be accepted until 04/13/2025.
Position Introduction The University of Notre Dame's Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child (GC-DWC) within the Institute for Educational Initiatives invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on research related to international education and teacher development in the majority world.
The GC-DWC has been developing a research portfolio on teacher professional development, teacher well-being, and teacher agency in low-resource, fragile, and conflict-affected contexts. Examples of this include (a) working with teachers to understand their perceptions of teacher well-being, (b) developing and validating context-specific measures of teacher well-being, (c) contributing to the global discourse around teacher agency by studying teacher social networks and their influence on teacher agency, and (d) developing new knowledge to further USAID's learning around teacher well-being and teacher professional development in conflict-affected and crisis contexts. The Postdoctoral Fellow will tap into these efforts by leveraging previous data we have collected, working with partners to design/support studies in ongoing collaborations, and developing new studies depending on their interests. This research may include data collection in fragile contexts and collaboration with scholars and practitioners, focusing on opportunities to advance the Fellow's experience and scholarly publication record.
This is a full-time position. The preferred start date is Summer 2025. The position is for one year, with a possible second year extension, depending on performance and availability of funding. The Fellow may be expected to travel to and work in sites in the majority world for several weeks per year. The position will be supervised by Dr. Nikhit D'Sa. The hiring committee will begin reviewing applicants on January 24th, 2025 and will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Key Functions and Expected Performance The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Dr. Nikhit D'Sa to advance a robust scholarly agenda. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Collaborate with Dr. D'Sa, members of the GC-DWC team, and research partners to design new studies (primary or secondary data) to answer questions related to teacher professional development, well-being, and agency.
Support current research initiatives focused on questions related to teacher professional development, well-being, and agency.
Conduct rigorous quantitative data analysis, including measure validation, multivariate regression, and path analysis.
Support teams working on qualitative data analysis and writing up results.
As needed, provide training, support, and mentorship to ensure partners can play an integral part in study design, data analysis, and report writing.
Ensure collaborative inclusion of partners and colleagues in dissemination activities.
Lead the preparation of research reports and briefers for technical and non-technical audiences.
Engage in manuscript writing to disseminate research findings in academic journals.
Present findings at research conferences and other technical fora.
Build and maintain collaborative and respectful research partnerships through the work being conducted.
Ensure clear, timely, and respectful communication of roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in a study
Please submit with your application:
A 1-page cover letter that explains your interest in the position and outlines your relevant skills and experience.
A Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
A recent publication or dissertation chapter (upload this as other' in the documents section).
Minimum Qualifications:
Completed PhD or EdD by start date in education, international development, policy studies, economics, sociology, psychology, or related field.
Strong applied quantitative research skills.
Knowledge of and academic experience with qualitative research methods.
Demonstrated experience designing research studies with diverse groups of partners and stakeholders in the majority world.
Record of scholarly publications.
Experience working in low-resource and/or crisis contexts in the majority world.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with relevant external and internal entities.
Preferred Qualifications:
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This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
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