The Center for Service and Learning (CSL) at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) seeks applicants for a Research Associate, a full-time academic appointment. The CSL is recognized as a national leader in both the practice and research on civic engagement within higher education. The CSL has received campus designation and funding as a “Signature Center” for its excellence and national prominence in advancing research and scholarship. The mission of the CSL Research Collaborative is to conduct research, secure external funding, convene scholars, provide resources, and disseminate information to further advance the knowledge of good practice related to civic learning and engagement, campus mission, and the public purposes of higher education. For further information about the mission and varied program initiatives of CSL see www.csl.iupui.edu.
The Research Associate will work under the supervision of the Executive Director and will collaborate with other professional staff to advance the strategic research goals of CSL Research Collaborative. The Research Associate will (a) collaborate with CSL staff on research design and implementation, (b) write grants to secure external funding for research, (c) conduct and manage data analysis using a variety of tools, (d) edit Research Briefs, manuscripts, and book chapters in the IUPUI Series on Service Learning Research, (e) manage symposium to convene internal and external scholars, (f) disseminate high quality scholarship through CSL website, publications, and presentations, (g) supervise a Graduate Assistant, and (h) assist with developing the capacity of IUPUI faculty to conduct research on service learning and campus-community partnerships. This work will increase knowledge and improve practice within the field of civic learning and engagement in higher education.
Required qualifications consist of a Master’s and three years of related research experience. Disciplinary background may be from educational psychology, higher education, policy studies, social psychology, or related fields. The successful candidate will have (a) a solid understanding of research methodologies and data analysis, including quantitative research skills, (b) experience in grant writing and management, (c) strong writing and editing skills, (d) effective project management and collaborative skills, and (e) a commitment to the public purposes of higher education. Research experience related to civic learning and engagement in higher education is preferred however related experience within an organization focused on research and scholarship is acceptable.
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. The starting date is on or before July 1, 2013. Salary is commensurate to experience, beginning at $42,000 plus benefits. For further information on benefits, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/index.html.
Candidates must submit (a) a cover letter describing the candidate’s qualifications, current area of research and interest in the position, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) one writing sample (e.g., article, grant application, research brief) and (d) two letters of reference. These materials should be submitted as a PDF electronically to Susie Wiesinger at swiesing@iupui.edu. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Julie Hatcher, jhatcher@iupui.edu, Executive Director, Center for Service and Learning.