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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR

Center for Empowered Learning and Development with Technology

Rossier School of Education

University of Southern California

The Center for Empowered Learning and Development with Technology at the University of Southern California is looking for a postdoctoral research scholar with the potential for an immediate start date. Applications are strongly encouraged from scholars with training and research experience in digital learning, emerging technologies and/or liberatory educational technology design and development. Candidates with project management experience are also encouraged to apply.

The Center for Empowered Learning and Development with Technology (CELDTech) is committed to conducting methodologically rigorous research on how students learn and develop with technology in schools and beyond. We also design and develop liberatory educational technology. CELDTech draws on cutting-edge learning and developmental science to foreground students’ histories, cultural assets and needs. Recent projects include a national study of critical race digital literacy, a survey of culturally sustaining online learning, and the design of a platform to teach adolescents racial coping skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with CELDTech’s director, Brendesha Tynes, in all research and design phases including curriculum design, prototyping, interview protocols, data collection, data analysis, manuscript writing, and research presentations at national conferences. The role will also include project management, including working closely with the grants administration office, members of the research team, and research participants to ensure that all projects run smoothly.

Applicants should have a completed PhD in computer science, education, African American Studies or a related field. This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of interest, two sample publications, current vita, and contact information for three letters of reference.

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