As you craft your application to Rowan’s THRIVE STEM Postdoctoral program, please keep in mind the following rubrics that will be used to evaluate your application. Note that we only include the “meets expectations” description for simplicity.

1. Research Statement
Criteria Meets Expectations
1.1 Current Research Experience Strong experience with appropriate methods, and some mentoring.
1.2 Research Methods and Dissemination Proficiency in common methods and adequate record of publications and presentations.
1.3 Alignment with Career Trajectory Solid alignment between fellowship and career goals, with general plans for future development.
1.4 Alignment with ExEEd and FCETL Research Adequate understanding of ExEEd and FCETL’s focus, with some alignment and contribution ideas
2. Teaching Statement
Criteria Meets Expectations
2.1 Teaching Philosophy Coherent teaching philosophy reflecting student-centered learning principles.
2.2 Teaching Experience Adequate experience with some evidence of student engagement and instructional competence.
2.3 Commitment to Inclusive Teaching Clear commitment to inclusive teaching with some strategies for diverse learners.
2.4 Teaching Development Goals Clear goals for teaching development, with some plans for using the fellowship for growth.
3. Overall Candidate Qualifications
Criteria Meets Expectations
3.1 Academic Qualifications Ph.D. awarded before the appointment, with relevant academic background.
3.2 Scholarly Achievement and Interdisciplinary Research Solid record of publications and engagement in collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
3.3 Mentorship and Collaboration Experience Adequate experience mentoring students and collaborating in research teams.
3.4 Commitment to Diversity and Fit with ExEEd’s Vision Adequate alignment with ExEEd’s pedagogical focus on experiential learning and plans to support this focus.