Position Summary The Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) at Michigan State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The postdoctoral research associate will work with the strong and highly collaborative team of experts from Michigan State University in collaboration with the Concord Consortium to develop and test a set of digital resources. This position will provide a qualified candidate with the opportunity to play a major role in a four-year NSF-funded project, Enhancing the Teacher Curriculum Relationship in Problem-Based Classrooms by Connecting Teacher and Student Digital Collaborative Environments. This project seeks to explore how a new digital teacher collaborative environment linked to an existing digital student collaborative environment embedded with the Connected Mathematics curriculum, can improve middle grades mathematics teaching and teacher learning. This grant builds on two prior NSF-funded grants:
*Collaborative Research: Enhancing Middle Grades Students Capacity to Develop and Communicate Their Mathematical Understanding of Big Ideas Using Digital Inscriptional Resources. Promoting Productive Disciplinary Engagement and Learning with Open Problems and "Just-in-Time" Supports in Middle School Mathematics.
The research associate will assist with the:
*Design and development of the teacher digital collaborative environment *Carrying out all research activities, including data collection and analysis *Development of teacher support materials as needed *Development and implementation of professional development Writing of papers, reports, and presentations at national meetings
The research associate will have the opportunity to:
*Assist with other CMP research projects: Arc of Learning, The Role of Student Work, and Formative Assessment https://connectedmath.msu.edu/teacher-support/curriculum-perspectives/current-research-projects/ *Assist with development of curriculum and assessment related to CMP *Assist with the development and implementation of CMP professional development *Work with other research, curriculum, and professional development projects associated with the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) at Michigan State University *Collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Michigan State University Mathematics Education programs
Proposed start date of May 2021. The initial appointment is for one year and is renewable on an annual basis through June 1, 2024, based upon satisfactory performance and the availability of resources. 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, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Mathematics Education Minimum Requirements The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in mathematics education or a related field, as well as a background in mathematics education, design research, and/or mathematics curriculum development. Desired Qualifications Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in design research and the ability to work collaboratively with researchers and practitioners. Experience working in middle or secondary classrooms and/or pre-service teachers is highly valued. Required Application Materials Applicants should send cover letter, an updated CV, short papers describing their research interests, a statement of their teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references who can speak to the above qualifications. Elizabeth Lozen [email protected] Review of Applications Begins On 11/20/2020 Website https://connectedmath.msu.edu/ 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. | 
