Job Description

Job Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso College of Education announces the hiring of a Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) on a contract for up to 3 years for the new research cluster "RAISE - Research Academic-Work Integration in STEM Education." The interdisciplinary cluster team comprises researchers in STEM education, educational leadership, socio-cultural foundations of education, engineering, and campus career services leadership. The vision of the RAISE research cluster is to be an international and national leader in academic-work integration research. We aim to: a) conduct field defining research to gain comprehensive knowledge of the challenges, opportunities, and implications of combining education with employment for our students at UTEP and other Hispanic Serving Institutes (HSIs) as a model for other universities, (b) investigate students' experiences in workplace learning, and (c) integrate labor data into workforce development planning. Research will be used for policy recommendations and the design of interventions for students. This position is made available through UTEP Regents' Research Excellence Program (RREP). The RREP program aims to enhance the research competitiveness of the UT System and UT institutions.


Requirements:
Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Higher Education Studies, Workforce Development, Educational Economics, Education Policy, STEM Education, Curriculum Theory, Social or Organizational Psychology, Sociology, Learning Sciences, Data Science, Psychometrics, or related fields by the effective appointment date. ABD applicants will be considered if doctoral degree will be in hand by the effective appointment date. Appointees must demonstrate evidence of research productivity in topics related to the center's vision. This evidence can include publications, being member of a research team, success fostering constructive collaborations, and well-developed experiences using qualitative and/or quantitative methodological approaches. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated competence in advanced quantitative methods.


Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].


Application Instructions:
This position may remain open until filled.

Complete an application and include the following documents:

CV
Cover Letter describing relevant expertise and describing your research agenda
One (1) writing sample, e.g. a research publication
Contact information for at least 3 references