37280BR

Extended Job Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit. The College of Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Research Assistant professor position to begin September 1, 2024.

Requisition ID:

37280BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with faculty across academic domains to connect faculty and proposed project ideas to appropriate funding sources and agencies.

• Identify funding research for proposals and cycles focused on university strategic research initiatives to support consistent project development and funding proposal submissions.

• Assess proposed project fit to specific funding agencies and requests for proposals and provide detailed feedback and revision suggestions to principal investigators.

• Conduct reviews of funding proposals and provide critical feedback concerning methodology, feasibility, and sustainability.

• Confirm that all grant requirements/elements are addressed by funding proposals.

• Edit proposals for writing style, organization, and clarity.

• Remain visible and accessible to faculty and regularly communicate availability.

• Lead professional development opportunities for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars related to proposal writing, research development, and seeking funding.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of independent research experience, including the post-doctoral training period.

• Experience mentoring others on research projects and related activities across academic domains.

• Experience serving as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on multiple grants funded by different federal and state agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, IES).

• Experience serving as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on projects funded by private foundations.

• Experience serving as a reviewer of research proposals/manuscripts for funding agencies/editorial boards and providing detailed feedback.

• Proficiency in using multiple methodologies evidenced in publications and/or grant-funded projects.

• Consistent record of proposal submission and/or research activity.

• Practice/work experience in an area of education (e.g., K-12, higher education, professional training, etc.) that supports assessment of feasibility of grant project implementation.

Department:

EDUC Administration General

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Research Faculty

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications

4. List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jessica Gottlieb Search Committee Chair at Jessica.gottlieb@ttu.edu If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851 .

Review of applications will begin on May 15th, 2024 .

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College:

The Texas Tech University College of Education, with over 2,000 students, offers a nationally recognized undergraduate teacher preparation program and 21 graduate degrees that prepare students for professional or academic positions in education. We are a diverse community of scholars, researchers, and educators with a commitment to excellence in teaching and serving ED-12 public schools and beyond. We collaborate with local, regional, state, national, and global partners to address complex problems facing individuals and communities. In recognition of its extraordinary community outreach efforts, the college received a 2018 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

About the Department/School/Area:

The Research Assistant Professor is responsible for assisting the College of Education faculty in the conceptualization, feasibility, and sustainability of research and outreach/engagement scholarship projects with the goal of securing funding via external agencies. Persons in this position do not typically serve as principal investigators, although they may support grant activities as project personnel when their expertise is needed. The position does not normally require regular teaching responsibilities; however, certain persons in this position may instruct students in various topics related to research funding or present lectures as part of a teaching program.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Faculty Qualifications:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in the area of research.

• A doctorate in an area closely related to one or more research domains found in the College of Education.

• Experience writing grant proposals for federal agencies, state agencies, and/or foundations.

• Demonstrated or potential ability to effectively match research projects to federal, state, and local funding sources and agencies.

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities