Posting InformationPosition TitlePostdoctoral ScholarJob Posting Number2025001NTLJob LocationRound Rock, San MarcosCollege/DivisionCollege of Applied ArtsDepartment/SchoolDept of Organization, Workforce, & Leadership StudiesPosition DescriptionDr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Associate Professor in theDepartment of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (https://www.owls.txst.edu/) at Texas State University, seeks a postdoctoral scholar, with qualitative research experience in STEM or computer science (STEM+C) education, to work in the ACCEYSS Research Group (https://www.owls.txst.edu/research/acceyss-research-group.html) . This position is supported by a research grant from the National Science Foundation ( NSF ) Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) program and entails conducting qualitative empirical research. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have strong qualitative, preferably including graduate coursework in qualitative methods. Candidates with previous qualitative research experience related to counter-stories or counter-narratives and qualitative data analysis methods and approaches will have priority in the hiring process. The initial appointment will be for one year, but renewable up to three years as funding remains available.Job Duties:Research
Co-lead all aspects of project management, qualitative data collection and analyses, manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings.
Conduct STEM+C education and workforce research.
Facilitate research group meetings, conferences, and workshops with collaborating researchers from Hispanic Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Texas.
Visit and conduct research in collaboration with community partners and gain experience conducting community-engaged, participatory STEM+C research in communities of color.
Teaching
Serve as an instructor of record of undergraduate and graduate courses in interdisciplinary studies, STEM and/or computer science education.
Teach qualitative research methodology.
Participate in curriculum development including online courses.
Teach courses online, on campus (San Marcos or Round Rock), and off campus.
Mentor undergraduate researchers in a service-learning course. Supervise interdisciplinary internships, practicums, and research projects.
Service
Engage in activities at the department, college, and university level that build relationships with other university departments, local businesses, and community organizations as well as participating in professional organizations.
Engage in service activities with education, STEM and computer science professional and academic organizations.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate degree in education, engineering education, computer science education, STEM education, workforce development, interdisciplinary studies, or related field by appointment date.
Evidence of qualitative research experience related to counter-stories or counter-narratives.
Experience teaching students in online and on-campus environments
Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Training in qualitative research
Experience conducting a qualitative study
Teaching experience in higher education
Application ProceduresOnly applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49601Interested individuals should submit the following documents in the requested document sections:
A cover letter detailing their research interests and relevant experience.
A current curriculum vitae (CV).
A statement of teaching philosophy
Examples of recent publications
Comprehensive research agenda
Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide 3 references in the reference letter section.Type of PositionFull-TimeProposed Start Date10/01/2024Posting Date09/19/2024Evaluation of Applications BeginsFull Consideration Date09/23/2024Close Date09/23/2024Open Until Filled?NoEEO/AA StatementTexas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerReasonable AccommodationIf you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.Record Checks and VerificationsEmployment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.Eligibility for EmploymentProper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.Why Work at Texas State?Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49601Special Instructions SummaryApplicant Documents