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About the Department of Special Education
The Department of Special Education (SPED) is one of six academic units within the MU College of Education and Human Development. SPED offers programs for students seeking undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees. SPED faculty members are consistently recognized - internationally and across the U.S. - for their individual and collaborative research excellence. SPED is home to several state and federally supported training, demonstration, and research projects. The department has the highest per faculty member external funding average in the college.

About the College
The College of Education & Human Development is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College has a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students, and over 100 faculty. The College is financially well positioned to invest in innovation. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $20 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.

About MU and the Surrounding Community
Founded in 1839 in Columbia, the University of Missouri is a public research university that belongs to the people of Missouri. The first public university west of the Mississippi River, Mizzou is a member of the competitive SEC conference, a committed flagship and land-grant institution - and a proud member of the prestigious AAU which features the top research universities in the country. With an enrollment of over 30,000 students, Mizzou is a $2.2 billion global enterprise, with areas of strength including media, agriculture and plant science, human and animal health, sustainable energy and more. A pioneer of experiential learning and the famed Missouri Method, Mizzou is a place where hands-on learning leads to world-class research and unparalleled student success. Visit missouri.edu to learn more.

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men's Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high-quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture, and music enthusiasts.

The MU Department of Special Education invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) project Knowledge Exchange for Supporting Youth with or at Risk for Mathematics Difficulty (PI: Jessica Rodrigues). The NSF-funded Postdoctoral Scholar will work with Dr. Jessica Rodrigues and join Dr. Rodrigues' Mathematics Potential Lab as a key lab member and research mentor.

Research Expectations for Position:
* Participation in an established research program focused on the intersection of K-6 mathematics learning, special education, and research communication to a teacher audience
* Opportunity to pursue their own scholarly work in research and dissemination as well as preparation for pursuing an early career award grant
* Participation in professional development including grant writing training, guidance in finding funding, and support in the process of submitting an early career award
* Involvement in the Mathematics Potential Lab, which includes exciting mentorship opportunities for supporting both graduate and undergraduate students in STEM education research experiences

Minimum Qualifications:
* An earned doctorate in Special Education, Mathematics Education, or related field at the time of appointment
* Experience in K-12 special education or in special education teacher education

$60,000/year plus benefits

Beginning Review Date: Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply, please submit:

• Cover letter describing research/scholarly interests
• CV
• Up to two sample scholarly artifacts
• Three references (contact information only)

Questions: Dr. Jessica Rodrigues, rodriguesjm@missouri.edu, Search Committee Chair

Candidates will be evaluated on:
* Experience or capability writing for publication
* Experience or capability in grant writing
* Experience or capability with both qualitative and quantitative research and methods
* Interest in serving as a research mentor to undergraduate and graduate students in the research lab, to support the broadening of participation in STEM

Appointment: 12 months beginning Summer/Fall 2025 with opportunity for renewing for 2- or 3-years total

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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