The School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to a multi-year study focused on understanding teachers’ attribution beliefs about mathematical excellence.

The project is entitled “Attributions of Mathematical Excellence in Teaching and Learning” (AMETL). The central hypothesis is that teachers’ beliefs attributing mathematical excellence to innate ability, cultural and social background, or personal characteristics widen the opportunity gap by resonating implicit bias and stereotype threat, and moreover, that beliefs attributing mathematical excellence to instructional opportunities narrow the gap because these beliefs amplify teacher expectations. The project comprises three studies focused on (1) item development to construct the AMETL scale; (2) validating the internal structure of the scale and determining relations with other variables; and (3) understanding relations between teachers’ scores on the AMETL scale with their classroom instruction. The overall research project is a collaboration between multiple partners at Indiana University, Indiana University Indianapolis, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Georgia State University. A short description of this NSF project can be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2200990&HistoricalAwards=false

• Author conference proposals and manuscripts based on the project’s research and development work and findings.

If you are interested in this position, candidates should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/21881. A complete submission will consist of:

• Cover Letter that outlines

a) your interest in working on this project,

b) what you can contribute to this work, and

c) your relevant skills and experiences

 

The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2024. Initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year depending on continued interest, performance, and available funding. Some travel to study sites and conferences may be required. The position is not remote; it is in Bloomington, Indiana. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.