Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
- Employer
- Texas A&M International University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 10, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Computer Services & Information Technology
- Employment Level
- Post-Doc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Office of the Provost & VP for Academic Affairs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Summary
The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will conduct research on human trafficking research, develop training materials/courses, and teach courses for the Center for Center-Human Trafficking (CCHT). This is a Congressionally Directed Project funded through the U.S. Department of Education at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research on human trafficking.
- Develop curriculum and training materials.
- Provide training on human trafficking.
- Teach undergraduate or graduate courses on human trafficking
and/or criminal justice.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Doctorate degree in criminal justice,
psychology, political science, public health, economics, or related
field
- Experience - Knowledge of human trafficking or its
intersection with labor economics, immigration, health disparities,
education, and other related areas,
- ABDs will be considered but must have earned a doctorate before
the time of appointment.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience developing curriculum and delivering in-person and
online training.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Prior experience conducting research on human trafficking or
related topics.
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate
level
- Policy formulation as it relates to human
trafficking.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Proficient with software that has to do with quantitative - R,
SAS, SPSSS, etc. and qualitative - NVIVO, LLMs research.
Ability to:
- Conduct research on human trafficking.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Develop program curriculum.
- Provide training.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Interact professionally with University personnel, the general
public, and students.
- Demonstrate strong planning and organizational
skills.
- Multitask, prioritize, and work with deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Registration, Certification, or Licensure - None.
Physical Requirements - None.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision Received/Given
This position does not supervise employees.
Other Requirements
- 12-month grant funded position and renewable for the 2024-2025
academic year.
- Start date August 16, 2023.
- Position may require evening and/or weekend hours.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face
interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance
on campus and in the workplace.
Salary: $60,000.00/annual
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- At least 3 -5 professional references and their full contact
information, and
- Unofficial transcript(s)
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Post-Doctoral-Research-Fellow_R-072312
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