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Postdoctoral Fellow

Ball State University

Job Description


Posting Details
Position Information


Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow
About this Opportunity
Project Brilliance, located at Ball State University, is seeking a full-time, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Educational Psychology to support a 5-year, federally funded grant. The primary purpose of Project Brilliance is to design, pilot, and implement new assessments and programs for elementary students from traditionally marginalized backgrounds. This project will identify and develop students’ creativity, leadership, and performing talents while also providing reading and language arts support. Given our multi-institution, interdisciplinary partnerships, this position provides excellent training and career development opportunities in the areas of gifted and talent development, educational psychology, school psychology, special education, and theater education. The post-doctoral fellowship will begin January 2023 (or earlier depending on candidate availability).
The position is grant funded. The individual hired will have an at-will assignment and will be reviewed for continuation before the end of each grant year (August 31).
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
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FLSA Learned Professional Exemption
Hrs/Week 40
Length of Assignment Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Primary responsibilities include leading a team of graduate and undergraduate students, managing project tasks, organizing data collection, and supporting the design and implementation of new assessments and programs. Candidates should be able to work on site (i.e., Ball State University campus, school district partners) multiple days per week.
The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to develop their skills in assessment and intervention for students with diverse skills and abilities, grant writing, and qualitative and quantitative research. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with mentors to create an individualized development plan to ensure that their fellowship experience is aligned with their interests and career goals. The fellow will have many mentored opportunities to propose secondary research questions within the project and disseminate the project’s research findings (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations).
The position is grant funded. The individual hired will have an at-will assignment and will be reviewed for continuation before the end of each grant year (August 31).
Minimum Education
Doctorate (PhD) in psychology, education, program evaluation, or a related field.
Minimum Experience
Experience with presenting at a professional conference or publishing peer-review manuscripts.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
1. Specialization or demonstrated interest in the study of creativity, leadership, special education, giftedness, and/or performing arts.
2. Excellent scholarly communication skills as demonstrated through publications and/or presentations.
3. Strong project management skills.
4.Excellent quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis skills.
5.Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain partnerships with school communities (educators, students, families).
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
7. Experience leading arts-based, after-school programs.
8. Experience working with elementary students.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department Educational Psychology:800050
Department Information
The salary for this opportunity is $48,000.
Department Email or Phone Number lmrubenstein@bsu.edu

Duties & Responsibilities


Ranking 1
Job Duty
Support all data collection efforts, including project assessments, program fidelity, and secondary data sources.
Ranking 2
Job Duty
Lead a team of graduate and undergraduate students in data collection and program
implementation.
Ranking 3
Job Duty
Meet regularly with principal investigators for mentorship and project guidance.
Ranking 4
Job Duty
Manage project tasks across multiple sites and investigators.
Ranking 5
Job Duty
Provide data analysis and research support.
Ranking 6
Job Duty
Contribute to the dissemination of project resources and the project’s online presence.
Ranking 7
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 202201154P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 01/09/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 10/19/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date 11/17/2022
Open Until Filled No
Information regarding transcripts The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

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