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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Oct 17, 2025
Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330 Job Location: Denton Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. FTE: 1.00 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our department and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Overview The Department of Teacher Education and Administration (TE&A) seeks Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Early Childhood Education (ECE). The successful candidate will assist program area faculty in 1) engaging in early childhood focused research and grant writing, 2) development of online courses, 3) expanding outreach and community and school partnerships that foster greater research collaboration, 4) growing partnerships with the Center for Young Children (CYC), and 5) building a regional ECE Alumni Network and strengthening student recruitment efforts. Appointment Duration: 7 months from the start date Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field, with ABD candidates considered if the dissertation is successfully defended before the start date. Research experience and a track record of publications focused on early childhood education and early childhood teacher education, experience in school and community collaborations and outreach. Preferred Qualifications 1) Experience with research focused on early childhood educators, particular those working in child care, 2) research agenda that focuses on interdisciplinary, participatory, qualitative, and art-based methodologies 3) experience working on a research team, 4) understanding of quantitative approaches to research, 5) evidence of scholarly engagement, that includes developing IRB proposals, establishing relationships with early childhood schools and centers to form research partnerships and recruit participants, implementing mixed-methods research, and presenting and publishing research at regional, national, and international levels, 6) experience in developing online courses, 7) experience organizing meetings to help foster university partnerships and research collaboration. Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties Assist in developing and carrying out research. Support advisor in writing for publication. Presentation of research to relevant meetings or conferences. Support advisor in writing proposals and submission of proposals. Collaborate with researchers and partners part of research team. Support advisor and ECE faculty in developing online courses. Support advisor in expanding ECE research collaboration at UNT and in outreach, community, and school partnerships. Support ECE program partnerships with the Center for Young Children (CYC). Support advisor and ECE program in recruitment efforts. Work Schedule varies based on assignment Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Please submit: 1) Cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact for two professional references, 4) Unofficial academic transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire) Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include all required components to be considered. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment along with a criminal background check. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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