What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Education Research Associate position at University of Maine?
The purpose of this position is to support data collection and analysis, report writing, and dissemination of findings for project and program evaluations under the direction of the RiSE Center’s Research and Evaluation Coordinator. The STEM Education Research Associate will use qualitative and quantitative methods to support both formative and summative evaluation of projects and programs. The STEM Education Research Associate will also communicate results and findings to project leaders and stakeholders in order to support, inform, and strengthen integration of STEM education research into practice. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We can offer some flexibility with regard to a weekly schedule that includes up to 1-2 days per week of remote work as long as projects can be completed remotely, and we are open to negotiating a part time (32-hour per week) schedule if preferred (with salary prorated accordingly).
Complete Job Description
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline or in STEM education, or equivalent.
- Experience conducting research in a STEM discipline or in STEM Education, or equivalent.
- Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Exceptionally strong organizational abilities.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in a STEM discipline or in STEM education.
- Experience conducting and coordinating classroom and discipline-based education research or program/project evaluations.
- Experience and attention to working with sensitive data (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA) including familiarity with IRB applications.
- Demonstrated skills in statistics and data analysis.
- Experience with survey development and administration.
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: November 14, 2022
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: November 28, 2022
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: December 5, 2022
Tentative start date: January 9, 2023
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Marina Van der Eb at marina.van@maine.edu.
Appropriate background checks are required.
The University of Maine is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
