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| Company | American |
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
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| Location | Spring Valley Campus (Washington, United States |
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| Employment type | Full Time |
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| Status | deleted |
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| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-12 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-03 / 2026-06-01 |
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Description
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
Department:
School of Education
Time Type:
Full time
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Exempt
Job Description:
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
Department: Advancing College Teaching for Student Success National Center in the Baker School of Education
Time Type: Full time
Job Description:
The Advancing College Teaching for Student Success National Center in the Baker School of Education at American University invites applications for a grant-funded postdoctoral fellow. The appointment is a 12-month term position, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 10 months based on performance and funding availability, and will commence on June 1, 2026.
Applicants should hold a PhD in higher education, the learning sciences, disciplinary-based education research, educational technology, or a related technical field on or before June 1, 2026. The central project will be the project management and facilitation of the Alliance for Better College Teaching , including the Teaching Excellence Colleges & Universities (TECU) pilot designation. The postdoctoral fellow will be the primary liaison with institutions in the Better College Teaching Network (BCTN) and the organizations in the Better College Teaching Coalition (Coalition). The ACTSS Postdoctoral fellow will lead or co-lead empirical investigations of college teaching and student success, including data collection, statistical analysis (utilizing software like R), focus groups and interviews with qualitative coding, and rigorous literature synthesis. They will also coordinate site teams for the TECU designation pilot, including training and support for observers. The successful candidate will become a part of an national, interdisciplinary team working to elevate college teaching nationally.
Requirements:
PhD in higher education, educational technology, disciplinary-based education research, or a related technical field
Proficiency in using both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.
Ability to prepare comprehensive written reports and scholarly manuscripts, including the use of data visualization tools to convey information clearly.
Publication record in relevant peer reviewed journals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Experience with grant proposals and grant management is desired, but not required.
Salary for the position is $60,840. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via the Workday link: http://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Spring-Valley-Campus-Washington-DC/Postdoctoral-Fellow_R4206 Include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Workday will solicit contact information for three letters of reference after applications are submitted and the review process begins. Please contact Dr. Corbin M. Campbell [email protected] if you have any questions.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu . The Advancing College Teaching for Student Success National Center is a new center with projects funded by Lumina Foundation and ECMC Foundation. Learn more about the Baker School of Education at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the ACTSS National Center at https://www.american.edu/baker/actss/actss.cfm
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected] .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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