The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) !

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundation s in the College of Education invites applications for a part-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a National Science Foundation AGEP award. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will provide direct service supporting the close-out of a research project on the career development needs of historically underrepresented minority engineering postdoctoral scholars and engineering doctoral post-graduation plans from literature review to study design to large-scale dataset analysis. Travel for dissemination of research findings at conferences and professional and scholarly meetings will also occur.

Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system  and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs .

The city, which was recently ranked as the number two Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song “America the Beautiful” and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. Find out more about living in Colorado Springs through the Visit Colorado Springs page: https://www.visitcos.com/ .

Job Duties:

Essential Functions

• Conduct literature reviews
• Perform multi-level modeling analyses
• Analyze interview data
• Develop presentation and publication materials
• Present at national conferences
• Other duties as assigned

Job Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and interest in efforts to diversify engineering academia
• Familiarity with the literature on engineering postdoctoral scholar experiences
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong qualitative data collection and analysis skills OR Strong quantitative analysis skills, up to and including multiple regression analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Strong organizational skills

Work Location: Position is expected to be onsite, but remote opportunities will be available in agreement with the department chair.

This position has been determined to be eligible for overtime (non-exempt) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer

Salary:  $16,640 annually at 0.20 FTE. This is a part-time position, working on average one day per week, within the grant-funded timeframe which ends December 31, 2024.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last until 12/31/2024. 

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 25, 2023. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee via HireVue will be the week of April 24, 2023.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be May 1 - 12, 2023.  
• The potential employee start date is June 1, 2023.  

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. 

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in the fields of education, education policy, research design, evaluation, and statistics, or other related fields
• A track record of publication, or evidence of strong potential for scholarship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with STEM education research
• Demonstrated proficiency in BOTH qualitative and quantitative research methods

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and fine motor skills. Talking and hearing within normal range. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.  If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.