Edu - Clinical Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research – Renewable Contract

Department / Organization

212601 - Ed Studies Psy / Res Method / Counsel

Rank

Assistant Professor

Position Summary

Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service / academic citizenship activities.

Detailed Position Information

The Department of Educational Studies houses a flourishing educational research program that offers a PhD in Educational Research and both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Certificates for graduate students.

The successful candidate will join three existing qualitative research faculty and a vibrant and active qualitative research community, which includes faculty and doctoral students from across the university.

The work norms for the position are structured to fit what is required of our teaching faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 classes in qualitative research each semester (80% teaching allocation), with the remaining 20% of their work time devoted to service to the Department, College, and University.

The Department of Educational Studies, along with the College of Education, is firmly committed to creating an affirming culture that includes active and ongoing practices, which include engaging in critically oriented scholarship that recognizes, values, and promotes a range of communities and perspectives.

This is a nine-month, non-tenure-earning position with a contract of one year. The position start date is August 15, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in educational research or in a related field with a specialization in qualitative methods (i.e., 18 hours of graduate-level qualitative coursework);
• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods and educational research design;
• Evidence of ability to conduct research leading to publication;
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and / or graduate level(s);
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• Ability to teach introductory qualitative research courses and a course related to qualitative case study;
• Ability to work with students and faculty in a variety of disciplines;
• Excellent writing and communication skills; and
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing varieties of perspectives, communities, and identities in research and teaching.

About the University

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service.

With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers.

The University of Alabama has R1 : Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate.

With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama.

It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.