The Missouri Prevention Center and the Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Missouri are pleased to offer two post-doctoral positions for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research and Training program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
The purpose of this IES Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Training program is to prepare education researchers to conduct high-quality, independent research that advances the knowledge base in the education sciences and addresses issues important to education leaders, policymakers and practitioners. To achieve this aim, the research and training program will provide fellows with the substantive and methodological training needed to become competent, independent education science researchers, emphasizing the skills needed to conceptualize and execute rigorous research designs and analyses that support causal inference. Specific research projects will be based upon the joint interests of the fellow and their faculty mentor(s).
Fellows in this unique program will receive rigorous interdisciplinary training in substantive areas focused on identifying and evaluating effective teaching practices for supporting student social, emotional, and academic outcomes and optimal training models to disseminate these practices. Faculty mentors with expertise in these areas will work closely with each fellow to support their professional development as emerging educational scientists. Additionally, fellows will be immersed in a rich training environment that includes opportunities to work with scholars from a range of related fields including school psychology, special education, educational statistics and methodology, educational leadership, social work, and counseling psychology.
We are recruiting two fellows to begin in the fall of 2016. Completed and ongoing research projects that Fellows may interface with, depending on skills and interests, include two group randomized evaluations of classroom management training programs, a developmental project focused on a web-based teacher consultation model, measurement development projects, development of tools for using propensity score methods with complex survey data, and a county-wide school mental health surveillance and intervention model. The positions will also afford the fellow opportunities for mentoring and training in prevention and education sciences, grant-writing and administration, and publishing. Opportunities for clinical experiences and supervision from licensed psychologists are possible for interested Fellows.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in School Psychology, Research Methods, Special Education or related field at the time of appointment
- Candidates must be citizens of the United States to be eligible for the fellowship per external funding requirements
Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:
- Ability to develop and sustain an independent program of scholarly research
- Openness to learning
- Skills in participating in research projects and generating research ideas
- Ability to co-author publications and grant proposals
- Experience with educational and behavioral research methods.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Research interests that align well with faculty mentors.
About ESCP: ESCP offers doctoral degrees in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, and Counseling Psychology. Master’s and Specialist degrees are offered in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, and Career Counseling. More information on the department can be found at: http://education.missouri.edu/ESCP/index.php .
About the College of Education: The College of Education is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College has a student population of approximately 1,100 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students with 74 tenured/tenure-track and 27 full-time non-tenure track faculty members. The College recently completed a new strategic plan and is financially well positioned to invest in opportunities for innovative ideas in support of the plan. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $15.5 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.
About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu
MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 that has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 35,500, and is designated as a Carnegie Research University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.
This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Appointments: Non-tenure track postdoctoral fellow, 12-month appointment beginning August 1, 2016. The appointment is for one year, with possibility of renewing for one additional year.
To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php and submit the following:
- A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s interest in the Fellows program, overall qualifications for the fellowship, and an explanation of how this fellowship will help prepare the candidate future career interests and professional goals.
- A statement in which the candidate identifies a primary and secondary faculty mentor. The statement should include information regarding the shared interests between the candidate and mentors, and identifies how the mentor(s) would help support the candidate’s professional goals.
- A CV
- A statement of research interests that describes the scholar’s short-term research agenda, and a proposed research plan for the 2015-2016 academic year
The CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.
Questions may be directed to:
Search Committee Chair – Dr. Wendy Reinke Educational School and Counseling Psychology University of Missouri
16 Hill Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-2190
Phone: 573-882-7890
Email: reinkew@missouri.edu
Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin January 1, 2016 and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer: Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at 573-882-8524.