Postdoctoral Scholar, Educator Workforce Policy and Apprenticeship [R0153885]

Nevada System of Higher Education • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Scholar serves as the research engine of the National Educator Apprenticeship Consortium, a Congressionally funded effort housed in the National Institute for the Advancement of Education in UNLV’s College of Education. The consortium builds shared public infrastructure for registered educator apprenticeships across eight states. The scholar designs and conducts studies across the consortium’s three goal areas, assembles and analyzes cross-state data, leads preparation of the annual Impact Report, and translates consortium activity into peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, and conference presentations. The role includes engagement in monthly convenings, state site visits, contributions to project goals, and participation in a culminating Washington, DC engagement. The position offers access to emerging data and opportunities for co-authorship on nationally distributed resources.

The successful candidate will support educational access and community engagement and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. The position is contingent upon funding.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
• One year of professional and/or scholarly experience in workforce development as it relates to teacher preparation.
• Demonstrate support for educational access and community engagement and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies across all three goal areas of the National Educator Apprenticeship Consortium.
• Assemble and analyze cross-state data.
• Lead preparation of the annual Impact Report.
• Convert consortium activity into peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, and conference presentations.
• Engage in monthly convenings and state site visits, contribute to project goals, and participate in the culminating Washington, DC engagement.
• Support educational access and community engagement and participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming at no cost for UNLV faculty and staff
• Opportunity for career advancement to leadership roles
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues with shared interests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree