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The department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations (ELPF) - School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS), University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

For more information about the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences, visit: https://seswps.umkc.edu/#.

Job Description

The ELPF Research Assistant engages in research on sponsored or other research projects under the supervision of faculty in the area of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations.

Duties Include:

• NSF PROSPECT grant research support
• Data collection and analysis
• Organizing and drafting materials for research papers and/or presentation
• Conference paper and manuscript generation
• Research team meeting attendance
• Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a .5 FTE (50%), part-time, non-benefit, academic position. Expected to average twenty (20) hours per week. This position is fully grant funded. This position will conclude on and not extend beyond August 29, 2025.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• a history of demonstrate research support with grant funded sources;
• a history of demonstrated research support in the areas of educational leadership, policies, and foundations;
• a history of demonstrated scholarly contributions within STEM education;
• demonstrated history collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated salary is $2,833.33 monthly, not to exceed a total of $8,500.

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application at www.umkc.edu/jobs including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the name of the position.

Application Deadline

Posted until filled.

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