assistant professor of sociology

Alfaisal University

<div></div><div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h5>
<div></div><div><div><div>Department<b> College of Science and General Studies
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</div><div></div><div><div>Reports to<b>Dean of College of Science</b></div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div>Location<b>Alfaisal University - Riyadh
</b></div></div></div></div><div><p>The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching, research, and university/community service in accordance with Alfaisal University policies and procedures as set forth in the Faculty Handbook. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the Academic Department Head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional research productivity, based on the availability of resources and in alignment with the mission of Alfaisal University.</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Roles &amp; Responsibilities</b></h4>
<ul><li>Reviews and maintains the integrity of the curriculum offered by the college in collaboration with the Department Chair to ensure academic quality standards.</li>
<li>Teaches courses, conducts tutorial sessions and, if needed and depending on the related field, teaches laboratories in accordance with course outlines and as outlined in the Alfaisal University workload policy.</li>
<li>Participates in student advising about their academic progress (i.e., academic advising) to support degree completion.
</li><li>Establishes instructional standards in accordance with college policies and informs students, in writing (syllabi), of such standards and policies to ensure transparency and consistency.</li>
<li>Designs and develops undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with curriculum and Alfaisal University objectives to meet Alfaisl academic goals.
</li><li>Develops and delivers assessments that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives to ensure valid learning evaluation.</li>
<li>Provides the necessary feedback to students about their exam results within reasonable deadlines set by the college provide to promote continuous academic improvement.</li>
<li>Maintains accurate records of student progress and post final grades within the deadlines after their approval by the Department chair to ensure compliance with regulations.</li>
<li>Posts and maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students for advice and consultation to facilitate academic communication.</li>
<li>Participates in evaluation processes such as peer evaluation of teaching performance to enhance instructional effectiveness.</li>
<li>Prepares course specification, course report and course portfolios in accordance with the related accreditation agencies standards (NCAAA, ABET) to maintain accreditation compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Contributes to scholarly research and publication activities related to the field to advance academic knowledge development.</li>
<li>Contributes towards administrative assignments through various committees, university services and social responsibilities to support institutional governance effectiveness.</li>
<li>Performs all other duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.</li>
<li>Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by the manager.</li><br>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education &amp; Experience</b></h4>
<ul><li>Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English and Literature, or a related field from an accredited institution.</li>
<li>Minimum of four (4) years of experience in teaching and learning or a related field, including at least one (1) year in research and scholarly contributions.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Professor

University of Pittsburgh

<div><div><p><b>Assistant Professor - Undergraduate Rehabilitation Science Program</b></p></div><div>
SHRS-Community Health Services &amp; Rehabilitation Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001891)</div><div></div><div><p><br>
The Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a 9-month, appointment stream Assistant Professor. The successful Candidate will assume responsibility for teaching Rehabilitation Science related course content, mentoring students in the undergraduate Rehabilitation Science program, and participating in department, school and university governance and service, along with other roles as determined by the department chair.</p><p>
Qualifications</p><p>
Required:</p><ul><li> Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.</li><li> At least five years' experience in the field of physical therapy or related field.</li><li> Evidence of at least four years teaching experience in a college or university setting.</li><li> Evidence of mentoring undergraduate students.</li><li> Demonstrated evidence of University service.</li></ul><p>
Preferred:</p><ul><li> Experience developing and teaching college-level courses.</li><li> Experience in kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and/or athletic training.</li></ul><p>
The start date for this position will be August 15, 2026. The position will be 9-month appointment outside the tenure stream, within the Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.</p><p>
Additional information describing the Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science can be found at http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/CHSRS/. Specific questions regarding the position can be addressed to Tom Platt at plattte@upmc.edu. Application materials, including a cover letter stating interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) professional references, should be submitted through Talent Center (https://www.join.pitt.edu req#26001891).</p><p></p><p><i><br>
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.</i></p><div><br>
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Assignment Category</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Full-time regular</div><div><div><b>
Bargaining Unit Eligibility</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> This position may be bargaining unit eligible</div><div><div><b>
Campus</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Pittsburgh</div><div><div><b>
Child Protection Clearances</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Not Applicable</div><div><div><b>
Required Attachments</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation</div></div>

Assistant Professor - Undergraduate Rehabilitation Science Program

Kansas Health Science University

<div><p><b>Job Description:
</b></p><p>Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a highly collaborative, productive, and mission-driven Assistant Professor of Research to help expand a strong culture of scholarship across the institution.
</p><p>This is a hands-on, output-driven position for someone who thrives on mentoring others, building research pipelines, and helping students and faculty turn good ideas into meaningful scholarly work. The person in this role will partner closely with medical students, clinical faculty, and community collaborators to develop feasible, rigorous, and publishable projects that move efficiently from concept to completion.
</p><p>This is not a purely theoretical research role. It is a high-engagement faculty position centered on daily mentorship, project momentum, and tangible academic outcomes. The ideal candidate will be someone who can manage multiple concurrent projects, provide strong methodological guidance, and consistently help others produce abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and grant-ready ideas.
</p><p><b>Why This Role Matters
</b></p><p>This position is designed to strengthen the institution&rsquo;s research infrastructure by expanding mentorship capacity, increasing scholarly productivity, and supporting student and faculty success. The individual in this role will play a central part in building and sustaining an active pipeline of scholarships across the medical school.
</p><p>Projects may include case reports, systematic and scoping reviews, retrospective chart reviews, pilot studies, survey-based studies, quality improvement initiatives, and community-based or population health research.
</p><p><b>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Mentor students and faculty through the full research process
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Provide hands-on support across all phases of scholarship, including:
</p><ul><li>refining research questions
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</li><li>developing abstracts and posters
</li><li>drafting and revising manuscripts
</li><li>guiding journal submission and dissemination
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Manage multiple small-scale research and scholarly projects at once, helping ensure that promising ideas do not stall and that teams continue making measurable progress toward presentation and publication.
</p><p><b>Build scholarly output
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Contribute to an institutional culture that values productivity, rigor, and follow-through by helping generate:
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</li><li>grant-ready project concepts
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Assist with internal and external grant development and help students and faculty shape scholarly ideas into fundable projects when appropriate.
</p><p><b>Contribute to teaching
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Carry a modest teaching role based on expertise and interest. Teaching may include lectures, workshops, small-group sessions, or other educational activities related to research and scholarship within the medical school curriculum.
</p><p><b>The Ideal Candidate
</b></p><p>The ideal candidate is a faculty member who is:
</p><ul><li>deeply collaborative and student-centered
</li><li>highly organized and able to manage multiple active projects
</li><li>comfortable working in an applied, fast-moving academic environment
</li><li>skilled at translating ideas into feasible studies
</li><li>committed to helping students and faculty publish their work
</li><li>motivated by impact, mentorship, and institutional growth
</li></ul><p></p><p>This role is especially well suited for someone who enjoys the day-to-day work of mentoring others and helping them produce meaningful scholarships, rather than focusing solely on an independent research agenda.
</p><p><b>QUALIFICATION(S):
</b></p><p><b>Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Population Health, Health Services Research, Biostatistics, Statistics, Clinical Research, Community or Global Health, Implementation Science, Biomedical or Health Informatics, Medical Sociology, Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Health Professions Education, Clinical and Translational Science, or another closely related discipline relevant to applied health research and scholarship
</li><li>Demonstrated scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations
</li><li>Experience mentoring students, trainees, or junior faculty in research or scholarly activity
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple small-scale research projects annually
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills
</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Experience working with medical students or in academic medicine
</li><li>Experience mentoring clinical faculty in research or scholarly activity
</li><li>Experience with IRB submissions, study design, data analysis, manuscript development, and journal submission
</li><li>Experience in rural health, underserved populations, community-based research, or health outcomes research
</li><li>Experience contributing to grant development and external funding efforts
</li><li>Prior teaching experience relevant to the medical school curriculum
</li></ul><p><b>KEY COMPETENCIES:
</b></p><ul><li>applied research design and execution
</li><li>student mentorship and faculty coaching
</li><li>manuscript and abstract development
</li><li>project management and accountability
</li><li>scholarly productivity
</li><li>grant development support
</li><li>teaching in research-related content areas
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</b></p><p></p><p>The addition of this role will strengthen student support, expand faculty scholarship, increase institutional research output, enhance grant development capacity, and help advance strategic and accreditation-related goals.
</p><p>For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the next generation of physician-scholars while helping build a stronger, more productive research culture across the institution.
</p><p>The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
</p><p><b>DISCLAIMER:
</b></p><p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
</p><p>It is the policy of Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. KHSU-KansasCOM is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities. KHSU-KansasCOM strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
</p><p>Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.
</p><p></p><p>Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Assistant Professor of Research

Qatar University

<div><div><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b></div><div>
</div><div>1. Teach courses in the area of Sociology.</div><div>
2. Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level</div><div>
3. Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications</div><div>
4. Serve as student advisor</div><div>
5. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department</div>
Qualifications
<div><div><b>Qualifications:</b></div><div>
</div><div>1.Ph. D. in Sociology</div><div>
2.Strong peer reviewed publication record</div><div>
3.Teaching experience at tertiary level
</div><div>4.Familiar with Educational technologies used in higher education sector</div><div>
5.Willingness to work with teams</div><div>
6.Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds</div><div>
7.Excellent written and oral communication skills (Arabic and English)</div></div>
Required Documents
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1.Cover letter.</div><div>
2.Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:</div><ul><li>Years of experience after PhD</li><li>Major</li><li>Specialization/Concentration</li><li>H index</li><li>Citations</li><li>Google scholar link</li><li>ORCID NUMBER</li><li>Number of publications published in Q1 journals during the last 5 years</li><li>Number of publications published in Q2 journals during the last 5 years</li><li>Number of publications published in Q3 journals during the last 5 years</li><li>Number of publications published in Q4 journals during the last 5 years</li><li>Number of publications published in Non-indexed Journals</li><li>Number of Published Books</li><li>Number of Published Chapter of Books</li><li>Number of Graduate Students supervised and the role</li><li>Awards</li><li>Grants</li><li>Role</li><li>Amount</li></ul><div>
3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy/ Statement of Teaching Philosophy</div><div>
4. Research Plan</div><div>
5. Three referees&rsquo; contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).</div><div>
6. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).</div><div>
7. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.</div>
Benefits
<div><b>Academic:</b></div><div>
<ul><li>A three-year renewable contract.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Salary is commensurate with experience.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tax-free salary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>End-of-contract indemnity in accordance with QU HR policies..</li></ul></div>
How To Apply
<div><b>New Applicant:</b> You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.</div></div><p></p>

Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor in Sociology

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 For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
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 We are a collective of interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholars committed to investigating and addressing social problems, which are broadly defined as conditions or behaviors that have a negative impact on society. We examine and understand these problems using scientific approaches, including applied, theoretical, and evaluation research. Faculty expertise broadly includes sociological, criminological, and criminal justice research areas related to social harms, social organization and disorganization, policing, courts, and correctional systems, life course sociology and criminology, causes and correlates of crime and deviance, responses to crime, laws, policies, and practices, and myriad forms of inequality. Finally, SCJ faculty are scholars and teachers committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship to ensure our graduates are ready for life and work after college. Faculty in the department engage in multiple forms of experiential education and high-impact practices to synthesize their teaching, research, and service roles.
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 With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,100 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities &amp; Social Sciences is dedicated to pioneering workforce readiness in the humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts values and integrating practical knowledge and experiential learning into our curriculum, we empower our students to become responsible citizens ready for the demands of the modern workplace. The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. These programs enable students to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.
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 Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
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Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Sociology and Criminal Justice

University of Maryland University College

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</b></h1>FIRE Assistant Clinical Professor
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The Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President and the Office of Undergraduate Research seek full-time 12-month Assistant Clinical Professors to lead newly developed FIRE research streams designed around the research experience, passions, and goals of applicants.<br>
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Natural Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Virology, and all similar and related disciplines.<br>
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Social Science &amp; Humanities: Psychology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Communications, History, Music, Gender Studies, and all related disciplines.<br>
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Technology &amp; Applied Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, Information &amp; Data Science, Geographical Information Systems, Physics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry, Computational Biology &amp; Bioinformatics, and all related disciplines.<br>
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Specific Opportunity to Continue Existing FIRE Stream: We seek an individual to lead the existing, highly successful FIRE Computing &amp; Society research stream.<br>
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FIRE Faculty Leader Position Description
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FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors design and implement the group research agenda and are responsible for all research-related curriculum, instruction, and broad student mentorship. The position empowers early-career faculty members to grow as research leaders, educators, mentors, and higher education professionals. FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors work in collaboration with department-based UMD faculty members to design and implement the research agenda of a new FIRE research stream. As the lead instructor of research-related FIRE courses, the FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors are tasked with providing an excellent educational experience through the development of a research-centered curriculum that allows for iteration: students engage in work that includes periods of uncertainty, setbacks, and unexpected outcomes, and have the opportunity to repeat unsuccessful methodological attempts. As the professional who works with FIRE-participating students, FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors provide personal, academic, research, and professional mentorship.
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</b></p><p>Appointments will start in August of 2026 or January 2027 and run through December 2027, with strong potential for annual renewals in January 2028, per positive performance reviews.<br>
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</b></p><ul><li><p>Ability to lead undergraduate peer mentors through communication and management.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop curriculum and protocols for research-based inquiry.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to effectively teach undergraduate students in lecture and research-based environments.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to mentor students from research, academic, and personal perspectives.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to assess student learning through the development of formative and summative assessments appropriate for inquiry-based instruction.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage research operations, including student progress, equipment, consumables, and oversight of the fiscal budget.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to effectively communicate with stream faculty members, undergraduate peer mentors, students, and institutional colleagues.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and timelines.
</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working autonomously and collaboratively.
</p></li><li><p>Flexibility to grow, adapt, and change as FIRE develops at UMD.<br>
</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Ph.D. (title: Assistant Clinical Professor) or Master's (title: Lecturer) degree.
</p></li><li><p>Active Research interests and goals.<br>
</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Research leadership experience.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working on funded research projects.
</p></li><li><p>Prior supervisory experience of undergraduate researchers.
</p></li><li><p>Record of success in presenting research at conferences and/or publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.
</p></li><li><p>At least one year of experience in teaching undergraduate students (either as the instructor of record or as a teaching assistant).
</p></li><li><p>At least one year of research team experience with substantial project management experience and organizational skills.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Visa Sponsorship Information
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</p></li><li><p>F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Application Materials
</b></p><ul><li><p>Cover Letter
</p></li><li><p>CV
</p></li><li><p>List of Three References
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Best Consideration Date: </b><b>May 11, 2026<br>
</b><br>
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Assistant Clinical Professor

Purdue University

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Req Id: 41993
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Title: Student (2)
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>City: West Lafayette
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Undergraduate Research Assistant &ndash; University-Based Retirement Community (UBRC) Research
</b></h2></div><div><p>We are seeking an undergraduate student to assist with a faculty-led research project funded by a CLA EXCEL grant at Purdue University. The project focuses on the development and pilot testing of a research instrument examining environmental design features, intergenerational engagement, and perceived well-being within a university-based retirement community.
</p><p>This position is designed as a mentored undergraduate research experience. The undergraduate research assistant will provide structured research support during the project's pilot fieldwork and analysis phases, including recruitment coordination, field logistics, data organization, and research documentation. The role emphasizes support and coordination rather than independent data analysis or interpretation.
</p><div><b>Responsibilities:
</b><br>
<ul><li>Support recruitment coordination and participant scheduling
</li><li>Assist with preparation and organization of pilot fieldwork materials (field packets, observation forms, audit and survey materials)
</li><li>Travel with the research team to Holy Cross Village in South Bend, Indiana for pilot site visits (anticipated 2&ndash;3 trips during summer and fall 2026)
</li><li>Provide on-site research support during site visits, including field notes, survey assistance, materials management, observational coding support, and de-identified data labeling
</li><li>Support data preparation and file organization (e.g., NVivo project setup, transcription coordination, secure file management)
</li><li>Organize and maintain research files, including version control and documentation standards
</li><li>Gather, organize, and manage relevant literature and reference materials
</li><li>Assist with formatting of research documentation, reports, and final deliverables
</li><li>Participate in scheduled research meetings and provide progress updates
</li><li>Perform additional research support tasks as assigned by the project leads
</li></ul></div><p>Note: This position does not involve leading data analysis, interpretation of findings, or independent authorship.
</p><div><b>Requirements:
</b><br>
<ul><li>Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Purdue University
</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills
</li><li>Willingness and availability to travel to South Bend, Indiana with the research team for scheduled pilot site visits during summer and fall 2026. Travel costs are covered by the project (no cost to the student). Expected trips 2.
</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
</li><li>Ability to work Summer 2026 for approximately 3&ndash;5 hours* weekly (beginning June 9 through mid-August)
</li><li>Ability to work Fall 2026 for approximately 5&ndash;7 hours* weekly (mid-August through December 31), with peak hours during pilot fieldwork (August&ndash;September) and end-of-project deliverables (November&ndash;December)
</li></ul></div><p>Hours will vary by project phase and are not guaranteed weekly. Total hours not to exceed 140 across the full appointment (June 9 &ndash; December 31, 2026).
</p><p>Hourly pay rate: $15 per hour.
</p><div><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b><br>
<ul><li>Coursework or interest in research methods, environmental design, psychology, sociology, or related fields
</li><li>Interest in research related to the design of the built environment and/or people&ndash;environment relationships, interior design, aging, health, or social well-being
</li><li>Experience with or willingness to learn NVivo for qualitative data organization and preparation
</li><li>Availability for occasional travel to the South Bend, Indiana research site for pilot fieldwork support
</li></ul></div><p>Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience in addition to the application.
</p><p>Direct questions regarding this position to Genell W. Ebbini, Assistant Professor (gebbini@purdue.edu).
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education
</b></h2></div><div>0
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience
</b></h2></div><div>0
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>FLSA Status
</b></h2></div><div>Non-Exempt
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 5/4/26</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Student (2)

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