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University of Missouri-Columbia · 11 hours ago

Visiting Research Assistant Professor

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Visiting Research Assistant Professor to support research projects focused on students’ motivation and engagement in science learning in K-12 schools. The role involves project management, research design, data analysis, and contributing to the development of new research projects and grant writing.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Engage in project management

Research design

Planning

Data collection

Preparing data sets for open access

Analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data

Contribute to the development and design of new research projects

Participate in a program of grant writing

Develop materials that support the translation and application of research to practice

Contribute to papers submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Develop presentations for conferences

Managing lab activities

Engaging with school partners

Qualification

Doctoral degreeResearch in K-12 educationAdvanced quantitative analysesExperience-sampling methodLearning analyticsArtificial intelligence in educationData collectionQualitative data analysisGrant writingPublication in peer-reviewed journalsConference presentationsProject management

Required

Earned doctoral degree from an accredited university in educational psychology, learning sciences, educational technology, or a related field before the starting date of the position

Considerable prior experience in working with K-12 schools

Research interests in examining students' motivation, engagement and/or other social-emotional factors

Cover letter detailing qualifications for the position

Curriculum vitae

Graduate school transcript

Up to three representative publications

Names and contact for three references

Preferred

Experience with advanced quantitative analyses

Experience with experience-sampling method, learning analytics, or other intensive longitudinal methods

Experience with school-based translational research working with K-12 school stakeholders

Experience with artificial intelligence and its application in teaching and learning

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

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