Assistant / Associate Professor of Educational Research

Assistant / Associate Professor of Educational Research Alabama A&M University in Normal, AL Type: Full-Time Salary: $68,250 - $80,063 per year Category: Curriculum and Instruction; Other Education Faculty Location: Normal Job Number: 202300597 Department: Teacher Education & Leadership Description Summary: The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership in the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavior Sciences at Alabama A&M University seeks one (1) full‑time faculty member to teach research classes. The rank and tenure status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications. The anticipated start date is August15,2026. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research classes across programs both online and traditional modalities. Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities. Conducting and disseminating high-quality independent research. Performing other duties as assigned. Maintaining an active research agenda in area of expertise and publishing scholarly works in high-quality outlets. Seeking and securing external grant funding to support research and further interdisciplinary initiatives. Developing, tailoring, and teaching online and campus‑based courses, including undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars on research methodologies and curriculum and instruction courses in areas of expertise. Mentoring and advising doctoral and master’s students in research and for thesis and dissertation. Serving on and chairing graduate thesis and dissertation committees. Collaborating and engaging in service to the department, college, state, and national professional organizations, school districts, and local communities. Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.) Doctorate in any curriculum field with an emphasis on research. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of teaching experience at the college level, preferably in the graduate school or college of professional studies. Evidence of scholarship in the form of research articles, books, etc. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Evidence of expertise in quantitative methodology. Evidence of scholarly publications in peer‑reviewed journals and ability to support the university's Very High Research Designation. Evidence of strong potential for excellence in teaching (face‑to‑face and online). Effective interpersonal and communication skills. At least 3 years of college or university level teaching experience. Evidence of extramural support or of potential to be successful in securing extramural support. Experience teaching graduate educational and interdisciplinary research and/or statistics courses. Experience in measurement, program evaluation, data science, machine learning, survey and mixed methods research, or other quantitative areas. Experience mentoring student research. #J-18808-Ljbffr