Research Associate in Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education

Position Summary

Dr. Eunsoo Cho (https://escho731.wixsite.com/eunsoocho) in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (http://education.msu.edu/cepse) seeks a post-doctoral research associate to work on an IES-funded project (https://ies.ed.gov/funding/grantsearch/details.asp?ID=4610) to develop reading and growth mindset intervention for students with reading difficulties in grades 4-5.

As part of this four-year project (now in year 1), the post-doctoral research associate will engage in an iterative cycle of intervention development, which includes working closely with teachers to develop and pilot test instructional practices and materials to build student knowledge about growth mindset during reading instruction. The primary project activities include developing lessons and materials, delivering professional development to teachers, supporting teachers’ implementation of the lessons, data collection (self-report surveys, focus groups, interviews, observation of implementation fidelity).

Other responsibilities and opportunities can be negotiated based on the candidate’s skills and professional goals. They could include opportunity to receive mentoring in quantitative data analyses, contribute to manuscripts, and teach 2-4 courses per academic year within CEPSE to develop teaching and mentoring skills.  The post-doctoral research associate will also have the opportunity to work closely with the project co-PIs, Drs. Phil Capin (https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/philip_capin) and Sharon Vaughn (https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/sharon_vaughn) at the University of Texas at Austin.

The position is a one-year position, with the possibility of a second year contingent upon successful performance during the first year. The start date of the position is flexible, but we desire an individual to begin work in the summer of 2022.

Duties

• Oversee the IES-funded project, which includes developing lessons and intervention materials; delivering professional development sessions, coordinating data collection and processing/analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Contribute to manuscripts and other dissemination efforts
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants
• Teach 2-4 courses per academic year within CEPSE

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Spec. Ed, Reading Ed, Ed Psych or relate

Minimum Requirements

Experience teaching reading (literacy) to students at risk or students with reading difficulties; Experience working effectively with teachers; Experience conducting educational research and/or psychology research, Have knowledge and expertise in the use of SPSS, Excel, and Mplus; Experience teaching or TAing courses in educational psychology and/or research methods at the  undergraduate or graduate level.

Required Degree:  Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree in special education, reading education, or educational psychology or a related field. Applicants who are ABD should provide evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed prior to the start of the appointment

Desired Qualifications

• Have background knowledge in motivation
• Experience in conducting/coding qualitative research
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have excellent organizational skills

Required Application Materials

1) cover letter detailing qualifications for the position, including a clear statement of research interests, description of relevant research experience (analytical and data management), and teaching philosophy/experience

(2) curriculum vitae

(3) up to three representative publications

(4) names and contact information for three references

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Please submit all application online at careers.msu.edu by April 1, 2022 (position # 768345). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Late submissions will be considered if suitable candidates are not identified by the deadline. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.  MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Eunsoo Cho (escho@msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On

04/20/2022

Website

https://education.msu.edu/cepse/rehab/

Department Statement

Michigan State University’s rehabilitation counseling graduate programs are ranked number one among rehabilitation counseling programs in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report. This unique, specialized program prepares counselors to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with people who have disabilities. Our program maintains a distinguished history of graduates becoming leaders in the field at the state, national and international levels.

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE) at Michigan State University is committed to the study of human learning and development across the life span. CEPSE faculty and students bring an important array of conceptual, technical and therapeutic perspectives to the study of learning in a wide variety of contexts.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.