Teaching Research Specialist

Overview

The Research Scientist in the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence (ETE) will support the mission of ETE in cultivating opportunities and resources for instructors to contribute to current scholarship on teaching and learning. Under the supervision of the Director of Teaching Excellence, this position will contribute to a number of digital publication projects including the Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series, the Journal for Empowering Teaching Excellence, and other scholarly peer-reviewed publications. The ideal candidate will possess strong research skills, experience in academic publishing, familiarity with the scholarship of teaching and learning, and a keen eye for detail. They will be responsible for conducting educational development research, managing manuscripts, and collaborating with authors and editors to produce high-quality scholarly work. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

Typical Functions:

1.Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data in preparation for generation of statistical and analytical reports.2. Maintains digital collection and tracking of relevant data.3. Maintains appropriate records of research process, methods, and results.4. Designs and/or develops specific databases for collection, tracking, and reporting of data, as appropriate. 5. Utilizes specified statistical software to analyze and interpret research data.6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and synthesize findings.

• Writing and Editing: Proficient in academic writing, editing manuscripts for clarity, coherence, and adherence to publication standards.

• Project Management: Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and coordinating with authors and editors.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing submissions for accuracy, formatting, and compliance with journal guidelines.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with authors, reviewers, and editorial boards.

Other Qualifications:

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.

• Excellent interpersonal abilities.

• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.

• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.

• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.

• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$16-$24, Commensurate with qualifications and experience

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

Empowering Teaching Excellence elevates and promotes our culture of teaching excellence across the statewide-system through events and programs that are open to all USU instructors, regardless of role statement or location.

https://www.usu.edu/empowerteaching/

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

• updated 7/2023

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• updated 09/2023