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“Postdoctoral Fellow at American University. Skills: project management, data collection, data analysis, literature synthesis. project management and facilitation of the [Alliance for Better College Teaching](http: //www. bettercollegeteaching. org/). primary liaison with institutions in the Better College Teaching Network (BCTN) and the organizations in the Better College Teaching Coalition (Coalition)”
What You'll Achieve.
elevate college teaching nationally
Industry & Context.
must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
Experience with grant proposals and grant management
What You'll Do.
project management and facilitation of the [Alliance for Better College Teaching](http: //www.
bettercollegeteaching.
org/), primary liaison with institutions in the Better College Teaching Network (BCTN) and the organizations in the Better College Teaching Coalition (Coalition), lead or co-lead empirical investigations of college teaching and student success, data collection, statistical analysis, focus groups and interviews with qualitative coding, rigorous literature synthesis, coordinate site teams for the TECU designation pilot, training and support for observers.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
become a part of an national, interdisciplinary team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Excellent project management skills
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