School of Health Professions-Postdoc- STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellow - PF1014P

Job Title School of Health Professions-Postdoc- STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellow Department Name 350000000

SHP Dean's Office School/College:

School of Health Professions Job Description The Undergraduate Honors, Research, and Community Engagement Office in the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking applications for a one-year STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellow, with the ability to extend the agreement for an additional year. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director for Undergraduate Honors Research, and Community Engagement to teach, develop and assess curricula to increase student success. Primary Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the following.

The postdocs efforts will be:

60% Teaching, 35% research, and 5% service. Utilize high impact teaching practices to teach courses for the Blazer Core "City as a Classroom" course and Honors Teamwork and Leadership Coursework. Utilize validated tools to assess CORE course efficacy in teaching students' transferable skills. Produce scholarly work associated with high impact practices and validated tools in the classroom. Collaborate with the various programs and departments on campus regarding student success Curriculum development aligned with research-based practices in undergraduate education Other duties as assigned UAB Office of Postdoctoral Education develops career opportunities that enhance and define training experience for all postdoctoral scholars and is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Because of this commitment to our almost 300 scholars, UAB ranks consistently as one of the top locations among US universities for postdoctoral training. UAB will further provide the postdoc with access to a wide variety of opportunities, including professional development (e.g., publication and grant writing), access to the Center Teaching and Learning, and support for participation in appropriate conferences. The UAB School of Health Professions offers nearly 30 programs and 40+ degree options across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. As part of the renowned UAB Academic Health Center, SHP provides students and faculty access to exceptional clinical partnerships, research infrastructure, and state-of-the-art facilities.

More information:

uab.edu/shp Required Qualifications Ph.D. in STEM discipline. Preferred Qualifications STEM-Education Research background Experience teaching as the primary instructor or as a TA, with student evaluations Commitment and dedication to undergraduate student success Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work in a team

Open Date:

04/01/2026

Close Date:

05/01/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. About University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an internationally recognized research university and academic medical center known for interdisciplinary innovation in education and discovery. With more than $780 million in annual research expenditures and an estimated $12.1 billion annual economic impact on Alabama, UAB is the state's largest employer, with approximately 28,000 employees. UAB was named Forbes' No. 1 Large Employer and continues to be a national leader in research, healthcare, and education.