Job Details

Job Title: Post Doctoral Scholar

Department: EHE | Educational Studies Administration

The College of Education and Human Ecology Department of Educational Studies (Educational Administration) in partnership with the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE) seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar to support and expand the growing research and development agenda with a particular emphasis on STEM teacher education, educator preparation, and workforce development initiatives designed to address the nation’s chronic teacher shortage. Reporting to Dr. Belinda Gimbert, associate professor in Educational Administration, this position is intended to strengthen the center’s capacity to examine how professional learning, and evidence-based training models can support the recruitment, preparation, retention, and ongoing development of teachers and educational leaders across diverse educational settings.

The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with other researchers and interdisciplinary partners to conduct high-impact, practice-centered research focused on strengthening teacher pipelines, improving educator preparation programs, and enhancing professional development systems through the ethical and effective integration of emerging technologies. The scholar will contribute to peer-reviewed and practitioner-oriented publications, support grant development, and participate in research projects that directly inform educational practice and policy related to teacher workforce challenges.

This position provides structured mentoring and professional development experiences that prepare the scholar for future leadership roles in universities, educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, and applied research settings.

Opportunities

Contribute to the development of CETE’s emerging research and development agenda with a focus on teacher education and workforce development.
Conduct research that bridges scholarship, design, implementation, and evaluation in authentic teacher preparation, professional learning, and educational workforce settings.
Explore innovative approaches to strengthening teacher recruitment, preparation, retention, and ongoing professional development.
Develop scholarly, practice-based, and policy-oriented products that strengthen our Department’s portfolio of educator workforce and related research initiatives.
Gain mentored experience in applied research, program development, external funding, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement.
Prepare project reports and present findings to academic, practitioner, and policy audiences.
Provide educational sessions and professional learning opportunities for school partners, and community stakeholders.
Engage in national professional networks related to teacher preparation, workforce development, and educational innovation.

Required Experience

Candidate will have demonstrated experience in teacher education, educator preparation, educational leadership, workforce development, or related research settings. Experience with professional learning initiatives, program evaluation, grant development, data analysis, or the integration of emerging technologies in educational settings is highly valued. Candidates should also demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a commitment to advancing educational opportunity, innovation, and workforce development through research, outreach, and collaborative engagement.

Required Education: PhD from an accredited college or university in Workforce Development, Learning Technologies, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Required completion of PhD prior to start date.

Desired Experience

Desired experience includes conducting or supporting applied research projects, contributing to scholarly writing and presentations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and engaging with schools, community organizations, or educational agencies. Experience conducting research related to teacher training, learning technologies, digital learning, workforce development, or human-computer technology design. Experience with translation, applied, or design-based research. Experience with data analysis software and digital research tools.

Target Hiring will be at $62,232.00

Additional Information: Location: Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift