Postdoctoral Fellow at American University in Washington, DC

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School of Education

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department: Advancing College Teaching for Student Success National Center in the Baker School of Education

Time Type: Full time

Job Description:

The Advancing College Teaching for Student Success National Center in the Baker School of Education at American University invites applications for a grant-funded postdoctoral fellow. The appointment is a 12-month term position, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 10 months based on performance and funding availability, and will commence on June 1, 2026.

Applicants should hold a PhD in higher education, the learning sciences, disciplinary-based education research, educational technology, or a related technical field on or before June 1, 2026. The central project will be the project management and facilitation of the Alliance for Better College Teaching, including the Teaching Excellence Colleges & Universities (TECU) pilot designation.  The postdoctoral fellow will be the primary liaison with institutions in the Better College Teaching Network (BCTN) and the organizations in the Better College Teaching Coalition (Coalition).  The ACTSS Postdoctoral fellow will lead or co-lead empirical investigations of college teaching and student success, including data collection, statistical analysis (utilizing software like R), focus groups and interviews with qualitative coding, and rigorous literature synthesis.  They will also coordinate site teams for the TECU designation pilot, including training and support for observers. The successful candidate will become a part of an national, interdisciplinary team working to elevate college teaching nationally.

Requirements:

• PhD in higher education, educational technology, disciplinary-based education research, or a related technical field

• Proficiency in using both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.

• Ability to prepare comprehensive written reports and scholarly manuscripts, including the use of data visualization tools to convey information clearly.

• Publication record in relevant peer reviewed journals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Experience with grant proposals and grant management is desired, but not required.

Salary for the position is $123,506. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via the Workday link: http://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Spring-Valley-Campus-Washington-DC/Postdoctoral-Fellow_R4206 Include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Workday will solicit contact information for three letters of reference after applications are submitted and the review process begins. Please contact Dr. Corbin M. Campbell campbell@american.edu if you have any questions. 

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. The Advancing College Teaching for Student Success National Center is a new center with projects funded by Lumina Foundation and ECMC Foundation. Learn more about the Baker School of Education at http://www.american.edu/cas/  and about the ACTSS National Center at https://www.american.edu/baker/actss/actss.cfm

Benefits

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