Postdoctoral Scholar

This postdoctoral scholar position supports NSF-funded research focused on STEM and computer science education, with an emphasis on mixed methods, , and community-engaged research. The scholar will contribute to research, teaching, mentoring, and service activities in collaboration with the ACCEYSS Research Group and partner institutions.

Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Professor in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies at Texas State University, seeks a postdoctoral scholar with mixed methods research experience in STEM or computer science education to join the ACCEYSS Research Group. This position is supported by a research grant from the National Science Foundation and focuses on mixed method empirical research. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced in mixed-methods, preferably including graduate coursework in mixed-methods research. Priority will be given to candidates with experience related to mixed-method data analysis methods and approaches. The initial appointment will be for one year and may be renewed for up to three years, contingent on continued funding availability.

• Assist with project management, mixed-methods data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings.
• Conduct STEM+C education and workforce research.
• Facilitate research group meetings, conferences, and workshops with collaborating researchers from Universities in Texas and Florida.
• Visit and conduct research in collaboration with community partners and gain experience conducting community-engaged, participatory STEM+C research.

Teaching:

• Serve as an instructor of record of undergraduate and graduate courses in interdisciplinary studies, STEM and/or computer science education.
• Train team members on mixed-methods research methodology.
• Teach courses online, on campus (San Marcos or Round Rock), and off campus.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers in a service-learning course. Supervise interdisciplinary internships, practicums, and research projects.

Service:

• Engage in activities at the department, college, and university level that build relationships with other university departments, local businesses, and community organizations as well as participating in professional organizations.
• Engage in service activities with education, STEM and computer science, professional and academic organizations.