Job Title:
Type of Vacancy: Contractor (1099)
Start Date: October 2025
Location: New York, NY
The University of Delaware is searching for a postdoctoral researcher in mathematics education. The researcher will work with Jim Hiebert, Lynsey Gibbons, and Erica Litke on the NSF-funded project Improving Professional Development in Mathematics by Understanding the Mechanisms that Translate Teacher Learning into Student Learning.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To increase student achievement in grades 6-8 math by continuing to improve the quality of instruction in
the secondary math program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college; Master’s degree preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective oral and written communications
A high degree of success in current assignment
Demonstrated leadership experience
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To increase student achievement in grades K-5 math by continuing to improve the quality of instruction in
the elementary math program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college; Master’s degree preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective oral and written communications
A high degree of success in current assignment
Demonstrated leadership experience
Under the limited direction of a Senior Associate Director in the Professional Development Center for Educators, the Instructional Specialist will work with schools to provide quality professional development for teachers and administrators in the area of mathematics. Through the offering of workshops, demonstration lessons, coaching and mentorship, the Instructional Specialist will work to enhance PK-12 teachers' instructional knowledge and pedagogy and student outcomes in partnership schools.
