The Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) at the UofM is seeking a Research Assistant or Associate Professor to join our team. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position focused exclusively on research and does not include classroom teaching responsibilities.
This is a grant-funded position. This appointment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and could be terminated if grant funding is lost. This appointment is made subject to the laws of the State of Tennessee and the policies and requirements of the University of Memphis.
CREP is not currently offering any sponsorships for this position.
ResponsibilitiesResearch faculty contribute to the overall vision, mission, and direction of the Center; serve as a subject-matter expert in one or more areas related to K-12 educational research or policy; actively pursue and develop research collaborations both on and off campus; seek and secure external grant and funding opportunities; collaborate on proposal writing teams; help develop budgets for proposals; design and lead major sponsored evaluation and research projects; serve as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in partnerships within and beyond the University; guide instrument development and data collection activities; conduct both quantitative and qualitative data analyses; supervise and mentor research staff and graduate assistants; present findings to funders and project partners; disseminate findings through conferences and peer-reviewed publications; represent CREP and the University of Memphis in collaborations with partners at all levels, both internal and external; and participate in quality control processes for all Center initiatives.
Applicants should have a strong record of success in funded research, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Some university-sponsored travel will be required for assigned projects. Additional information about CREP can be found at https://www.memphis.edu/crep/
QualificationsAt the Assistant Professor level:
Required:
- Earned doctoral degree in social science or research-focused field
- At least one year of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong evaluation skills
Desired:
- Experience applying for and securing grant funding
- Experience conducting rigorous research: Design studies, collect and analyze data (qualitative and/or quantitative), interpret results, prepare reports/manuscripts
- Experience working with, or in, K-12 educational settings
- Evidence of grant management, and execution of sponsored evaluation and research
- Evidence of publications and conference presentations
At the Associate Professor level:
Required:
- Earned doctoral degree in social science or research-focused field
- At least five years of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong evaluation skills
- Experience applying for and securing grant funding
- Experience conducting rigorous research: Design studies, collect and analyze data (qualitative and/or quantitative), interpret results, prepare reports/manuscripts
- Evidence of grant management, and execution of sponsored evaluation and research
- Evidence of publications and conference presentations
Desired:
- Experience working with, or in, K-12 educational settings
Skills Required
- Earned doctoral degree in social science or research-focused field
- At least one year of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience
- At least five years of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong evaluation skills
- Experience applying for and securing grant funding
- Experience conducting rigorous research: design studies, collect and analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data, interpret results, prepare reports/manuscripts
- Evidence of grant management and execution of sponsored evaluation and research
- Evidence of publications and conference presentations
- Experience working with, or in, K-12 educational settings
What We Do
The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, committed to academic excellence and community engagement. Driven by a philosophy of 'doing,' the institution leverages a diverse workforce of faculty and staff to foster a dynamic learning environment. The university provides a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment and institutional equity.
