School of Education, Post-Doctoral Fellow (Part-Time - One Semester) - Non-Tenure Track

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title School of Education, Post-Doctoral Fellow (Part-Time - One Semester) - Non-Tenure Track Position Title School of Education, Post-Doctoral Fellow (Part-Time - One Semester) - Non-Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Part-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Location Code SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A) Department Name SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities
We seek a part-time, post-doctoral fellow to support an Illinois State Board of Education ( ISBE ) funded project on school-based discipline equity. This project funding will support the evaluation and implementation of tiered practices in school districts that are working to mitigate the unnecessary and disparate use of exclusionary discipline practices. This position is temporary, but there is a possibility of renewal.

Successful candidates will have advanced quantitative analysis skills, with expertise in handling large data sets. Experience with qualitative research is desired. The candidate should have experience planning, conducting and evaluating applied school-based research. Grant management skills, including tracking data and the implementation of practice components is essential. The post-doctoral fellow will collaborate with the funder, grant staff, and school-based partners. Travel to implementation schools and grant convenings are required. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong interest in urban education and dedication to serving a diverse student body consistent with Loyola University Chicago’s commitment to advancing social justice through transformative education. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Research Methodology, Social Work, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field
• Quantitative research experience,
• Experience in supporting and/or managing grants and logistics, including tracking that grant objectives and deliverable are met

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualitative research experience
• School-based applied research experience

Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Research Methodology, Social Work, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or related field
• Quantitative research experience,
• Experience in supporting and/or managing grants and logistics, including tracking that grant objectives and deliverable are met

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualitative research experience
• School-based applied research experience

Open Date 03/15/2022 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated started date is immediately. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter that explains interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcripts, and (4) the names and contact information of three professional references. Application material should be submitted to: https://www.careers.luc.edu . Make inquiries to: Dr. Pamela Fenning at pfennin@luc.edu.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates may consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/mission_vision.shtml . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, candidates may consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed . Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/19298 Job Number 88TBD Organizational Location PROVOST
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Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/15/2022 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
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