Postdoctoral Research Fellow Transformative Education Lab

Boston College: Lynch School of Education

Location: Boston College

Description:

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar who will support the Transformative Education Lab . The Lynch School emphasizes research and practice in "formative education," an approach in which educators are responsible for fostering the development of whole people, including interrelations among interpersonal, emotional, ethical, and spiritual dimensions. The new Transformative Education Lab disseminates information about and establishes connections among initiatives across the school which contribute to a research-based understanding of formative education. The Lab defines terms, prototypes educational models and tools, compiles existing research, and identifies opportunities for work to expand our understanding of formative education across educational settings.

We seek a postdoctoral fellow who will work under the supervision of mentor faculty to maintain an active Lab, facilitating cross-disciplinary partnerships aimed at testing innovative educational models and tools. The fellow will engage in activities such as prototyping educational tools, fostering collaborative conversations among faculty, developing and leading professional learning opportunities for P-12 and higher education faculty, seeding additional research opportunities in formative education, and raising the visibility of our expertise in formative education across external audiences. The fellow will take a leadership role within the lab, coordinating various activities and programs. The fellowship is renewable for up to three years.

Fellowship Support and Expectations

Fellows will receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (see Boston College Research Fellow Policy for salary minimums and additional information)
• Research and professional development funds
• Mentorship from faculty sponsors and access to a network of senior scholars
• Support for publishing, grant writing, and job market preparation

Fellows are expected to:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Transformative Education Lab and push forward our efforts to raise the Lynch School's visibility in this area
• Conduct independent research/scholarship and collaborate with faculty members
• Participate in Lab and school-wide events and seminars
• Prepare for academic job market and transition to faculty positions

Contact Information

Email: Professor Deoksoon Kim [email protected]

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all scholars. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Boston College strongly encourages applications from scholars from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in education, psychology, or another field relevant to formative education. Candidates should also be proficient in working across disciplines, and have experience in researching, designing, or prototyping educational tools or models that foster whole-person development.