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Rutgers The State University Assistant Research Professor in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Assistant Research Professor |
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| Department | GSE - NIEER |
| Salary | Annual Salary |
| Posting Summary | The position will contribute to multiple streams of research on early childhood care and education policy. You will collaborate with colleagues to conduct literature reviews, rapid policy analyses based on available information, and statistical analyses of administrative, survey, and field studies data. A main responsibility will be to manage and analyze data collected by NIEER and secondary data analysis. The position requires dissemination of research findings through publications including peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, reports to government agencies, and presentations to audiences including include researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and parents. You will be expected to author funding proposals as PI or co-PI as you develop experience. You supervise undergraduate and graduate student research assistants and staff working on the projects for which you are PI or co-PI. These responsibilities will include other duties as assigned. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 24FA0719 |
| Posting Open Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Posting Close Date | 09/30/2024 |
| Minimum Education and Experience | Doctoral degree in education, psychology, economics, sociology, public policy or another field relating to early care and education. Proven record of excellence in research and capacity for initiating, maintaining, and enhancing research projects Strong quantitative skills with advanced statistical knowledge, including capacity to perform statistical programming and data analysis of microdata. Experience with commonly used U.S. microdata (e.g. American Community Surveys, Current Population Surveys). Experience with commonly used statistical software such as Stata, R, SAS, SPSS. Excellent writing and editing skills with experience writing grant applications Knowledge of early childhood and/or child care policy and implementation Excellent communication and organization skills |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | * Doctoral degree in early childhood education or related eld. * Signicant experience in key personnel roles in research projects with capacity for initiating, maintaining, and enhancing research in early childhood education. * Excellent writing and editing skills with experience writing grant applications and budgeting grants. * Knowledge of pre-k policy and implementation, and of state pre-k, Head Start and child care structures & regulatory requirements with proven expertise in dual language learners and bilingual early education. * Direct experience providing professional development to coaches and teachers in support of young dual language learners. * Experience conducting structured classroom observations in bilingual classrooms and administering child assessments with Spanish-speaking children and overseeing eld data collection. * Excellent communication and organization skills. |
| Equipment Utilized | Computer fluency including creating and utilizing excel spreadsheets, preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations, conducting zoom meetings and trainings, conducting statistical analyses with R, SPSS and/or Stata. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment | * Travel throughout NJ and occasionally to other states to conduct/participate in conferences/meetings/trainings * Design/conduct/participate in virtual conferences/meetings/trainings as needed |
| Overview | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Non-Tenure Track Research Assistant Professor for The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education. NIEER conducts and communicates research to support high-quality, effective early childhood education from infancy through the primary grades. Our aim is to stimulate policymaking that will enhance children's learning, development, and well-being. We collaborate with a network of local, state, national, and international leaders to design, conduct, and disseminate rigorous research, evaluation, and policy analysis. NIEER also helps prepare the next generation of inspirational leaders and researchers in early education. |
| Statement | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Non-Tenure Track Assistant Research Professor for The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). NIEER improves the learning and development of young children by producing and communicating knowledge that transforms policy and practice. We collaborate with a network of local, state, national, and international leaders to design, conduct, and disseminate rigorous research, evaluation, and policy analysis. NIEER also helps prepare the next generation of inspirational leaders and researchers in early education. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/230280 |
| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City | NewBrunswick |
| State | NJ |
| Location Details | 536 George Street, New Brunswick |
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