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The Classical Education Research Lab Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas

Job Description


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Type of Position:
Research


Workstudy Position:


No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:


No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:

Research Support


Department's Website:


https://classical-education-research.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Classical Education Research Lab Postdoctoral Fellow is offering a two-year resident research fellowship at the postdoctoral level beginning in the summer of 2023. The fellow will work with Dr. Albert Cheng and engage in independent projects that are related to the Lab’s focus. Additionally, the fellow will be expected to collaborate with the Lab’s ongoing research and programs. This includes but is not limited to establishing partnerships with schools to conduct original research, implementing interventions data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and disseminating results.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate in from an accredited institution of higher education within the last five years or conferred by the start of employment

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Evidence of refereed publications and presentations

  • Expertise in classical education

  • Experience in classical education

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students and collegially work as a part of a team?

?Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and expertise in conducting empirical or non-empirical scholarly research

  • Knowledge and expertise in classical education

  • Intellectual virtue skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Ability to disseminate research findings in manuscript form and orally in seminars and scientific conferences


Additional Information:



Salary Information:


$60,000


Required Documents to Apply:


Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Writing Sample

Optional Documents:


Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:


Dr. Albert Cheng, axc070@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a proposal up to 2000 words describing a research project that will be conducted at The Classical Education Research Lab. Include details such as background information, objectives, importance, and methodology of the project. Upload as "Other Document".

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.



Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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