"Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar - Integrative Sciences Initiative"

Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar - Integrative Sciences Initiative

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Other Science Faculty

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: 00111574

Essential Job Duties: The Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) at NC State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar focused on innovative undergraduate instruction in interdisciplinary science education. This position provides a unique opportunity for early-career scholars to develop pedagogical skills, engage in curriculum development, and gain experience in evidence-based teaching methodologies. Funding to support this position is available for up to 3 years.

About NC State's Integrative Sciences Initiative

The Integrative Sciences Initiative's (ISI) mission is to serve as a dynamic epicenter for interdisciplinary research, particularly in molecular biomimicry, metabolic processes in health and disease, and accelerated technologies. The initiative will be based within Woodson Hall, a new $180 million building on NC State's North Campus. Our commitment lies in furnishing our researchers with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities and leading-edge expertise, thereby advancing scientific inquiry and fortifying the bridge between discovery and practical application.

The heart of ISI is to foster a transformative educational experience for all students. By launching an inventive undergraduate curriculum, we aim to enrich STEM educational opportunities fostering a spirit of inspired inquiry and collaborative team science. By expanding students' vision of what science can accomplish, this new curriculum will attract and inspire new students who bring a wide range of interests and who will ultimately become leaders in interdisciplinary research. The humanities, social sciences and the arts will be infused throughout the initiative. ISI is more than an academic community; it's a nexus that connects NC State to North Carolina and the broader world. By hosting special events and putting 'science on display' at Woodson Hall, we invite the public to partake in our mission, promoting science as a shared human endeavor and encouraging collective participation in the journey of discovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will play a key role in the development and delivery of integrative foundational undergraduate courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and related disciplines. Scholars will collaborate with faculty and students to design and implement research-informed instructional strategies that enhance undergraduate education, incorporate technologies from the modern workforce, and promote scientific communication.

Primary Responsibilities

• Course Development & Teaching: Working alongside current faculty, design and teach integrative foundational science courses using active learning techniques and digital tools to engage students in real-world problem-solving. Scholars may also be asked to teach an existing course at the undergraduate or graduate level that is relevant to the course(s) they are developing.
• Curriculum Innovation: Contribute to the implementation of research-based pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and communication to solve societal grand challenges using molecular sciences.
• Assessment & Student Engagement: Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate student learning and improve instructional effectiveness and student success.
• Professional Development: Participate in teaching workshops, mentoring programs, and research collaborations that support career growth.
• Research & Mentorship: Engage in discipline-based education research (DBER) related to interdisciplinary undergraduate science education. Provide mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in curriculum development and educational research.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Ph.D. in a STEM discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, a related field, or a Ph.D. in discipline-based education research) at the time of appointment.
• Strong interest in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development, with a preferred interest in lab-based courses and CUREs (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences).
• Commitment to student-centered learning, interdisciplinary education, and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Experience incorporating AI, machine learning, coding (Python, R, etc.), modeling software and other digital teaching technologies is of interest, but not required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: N/A

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Department: 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina