Assistant Research Professor for Center for Education Research and Policy Analysis

University of Maryland - El Paso, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

El Paso, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking an Assistant Research Professor for the Center for Education Research and Policy Analysis. This non-tenure track position is part of the new research cluster "RAISE - Research Academic-Work Integration in STEM Education," which aims to lead in academic-work integration research. The role involves conducting significant research to understand the challenges and opportunities of combining education with employment, particularly for students at UTEP and other Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). The research will inform policy recommendations and interventions for workforce development planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-defining research on academic-work integration in STEM education.
• Investigate students' experiences in workplace learning.
• Integrate labor data into workforce development planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in STEM education and related fields.
• Publish research findings and contribute to policy recommendations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Evidence of research productivity in relevant topics, including publications and collaboration experience.
• Experience using qualitative and/or quantitative methodological approaches.

Nice-to-haves

• Competence in advanced quantitative methods.

Benefits

• Access to a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration.