Arizona State University
Location
Tempe, AZ | United States
Job description
Arizona State University: Office of the University Provost Tempe: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering: The Polytechnic School (B1347): Polytechnic School EGR Programs
ASU Polytechnic Campus
Feb 07, 2024
Arizona State University
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
The Polytechnic School
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Location: Arizona State University – Polytechnic Campus
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and The Polytechnic School seek applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the area of Engineering Education. The Polytechnic School, one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant engineering research community (Learn more at We seek applicants who complement our abilities in these areas to solve grand challenges as part of a community of experts.
We seek applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of graduate and undergraduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects and undertake service activities.
Dr. Dina Verdin is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join her team and help lead efforts towards infusing culturally responsive instruction and gamification in an engineering design activity for high school students. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project aimed at enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through culturally responsive instruction and gamified approaches.
This search is part of ASU’s engagement with the Arizona’s New Economy Initiative (NEI), a bold effort to ensure that Arizona leads the new economy that will rely on engineering, computing and technology to drive sustainable growth, resilience and opportunities for all. NEI investments in the Fulton Schools of Engineering will grow our world class faculty to accelerate research outcomes and to broaden student access to our programs; support Science and Technology Centers to foster the growth of new economy Industries; and expand experiential learning and workforce training opportunities.
Appointment will be the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scholar, beginning May 01, 2024, or as soon as possible.
Salary Range
$62,500
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Application deadline is March 24, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:
The ASU Charter states, “ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering are dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking, fostering a community of learning and collaboration and building a foundation for all to be successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current and future activities align with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.
For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Dina Verdin via email at [email protected].
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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