Part-Time Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Theory And Practice In Teacher Education - UTK
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Overview
Job Description
JobID: 9996
Category: Research
JobSchedule: Part time
Posted Date: 2026-09-29T16:36:27+00:00
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The primary focus of this position is to empirically investigate teacher professional learning and student learning outcomes, and co-author peer-reviewed publications and federal grant proposals. Alongside this research and writing work, the postdoctoral associate will support the facilitation of professional development sessions, coordinate logistics across the research team, and provide ongoing coaching to participating teachers as they implement a place-based AI in Agriculture curriculum in their classrooms.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
Required Qualifications
Education: Doctoral Degree
Experience: Research experience and co-authoring academic articles
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Writing skills for scholarly audience
Research skills for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
Knowledge developing lesson plan for teachers
Skills to analyze and transcribe data.
Skills to communicate effectively in oral and written communications. Outstanding computer skills including ability to use Zoom and Google docs
Strong organizational skills needed to make arrangements for outreach events and PD sessions.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Work Location
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote : Hybrid
Compensation
- Anticipated hiring range: $40,000 (20hrs week)
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
About The College/Department/Division
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK
Federal grant writing and journal publications
- Conducting literature reviews
- Transcribing data and qualitatively analyzing themes
- Basic statistics to analyze quantitative data
- Writing results systematically for a scholarly audience
- Based on preliminary findings, help PIs write grant proposals by contextualizing findings
Assisting with teacher professional learning
- Assisting with preparing lesson plans/professional learning materials to be shared in a format that other teachers can easily use
- Participate in research activities related to the lesson plans
- Collecting formative data on the efficacy of the lesson in the form of exit tickets and student work
Federal grant writing and journal publications
- Conducting literature reviews
- Transcribing data and qualitatively analyzing themes
- Basic statistics to analyze quantitative data
- Writing results systematically for a scholarly audience
- Based on preliminary findings, help PIs write grant proposals by contextualizing findings
Assisting with teacher professional learning
- Assisting with preparing lesson plans/professional learning materials to be shared in a format that other teachers can easily use
- Participate in research activities related to the lesson plans
- Collecting formative data on the efficacy of the lesson in the form of exit tickets and student work
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