Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Graduate School Dean
Department: Graduate School Dean 10067378
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Student Services/Student Affairs, Fixed Term Academic Staff,
Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
Program Development and Support 25%
Communicate with our stakeholders (Graduate Students and Postdocs) about
professional development opportunities
Assist with scheduling and promoting sessions
Assist with all aspects of GTAP program management including topic
selection based on data, provision of resources, media, printing. Serve as
a contact for questions about programming and resources via e-mail"
Co-facilitate workshops including pedagogy, policies, DEI Statement
workshops, cross-cultural topics including wellbeing, communication,
building professional relationships and navigating power dynamics,
overcoming barriers)
Use data to compile program assessment reports
Present and co-present about impact of instructional development
programing at meetings and conferences
Research/Evaluation 50%
Work with supervisor and collaborators on research/publications, analyze
qualitative data (ethnographic, narrative, cross-sectional case studies)
from interviews, focus-groups, and observations and write up results.
Quantitative data analyses using SPSS, R, or other statistical software
for program evaluation of instructional development, programs and research
activities
Complete DEIB- related research in support of domestic and international
graduate students and postdocs
Co-publish works in practitioner and peer-reviewed journals as co-author
Participate in professional development as related to research,
evaluation, and curriculum development
Outreach & Service 25%
Communicate across differences including roles, background, experience
Collaborate with TSTN on Trauma-informed teaching and provide expertise
and support to various units on holistic educator development
Global DEI work as it applies to graduate students and postdocs
Co-present at conferences together with Graduate School staff/supervisor
at regional and national conferences
Promote professional development among postdocs and GTAs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
A Ph.D. is required prior to start of this position
Record of published works, presentations, workshop facilitation
Qualitative data analyses (ethnographic, narrative, cross-sectional case
studies) and quantitative data analyses skills (e.g. SPSS or R) for
evaluation and research
Evidence of work in graduate and/or postdoc instructional development
Experience in teaching, workshop delivery, curriculum development
Ability to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse
backgrounds
Demonstrated Understanding of issues of DEI and belonging in higher
education
Strong writing skills
Demonstrated experiences in completing projects in a timely manner
Basic experience in consulting and mentoring
Review of Applications Begins On
05/30/2023
Website
https: // grad.msu.edu; https: // grad.msu.edu/gtap
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon
will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the
world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships
to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing
opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than
200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: May 16, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 16, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
