Educational Psychology: Research Scientist I

  • 512689
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Adjunct
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Title: Educational Psychology: Research Scientist I

Employee Classification: Research Scientist I

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Educational Psychology-132310

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

The Department of Educational Psychology addresses themes of cognition, behavior, and emotion within our society by generating research, disseminating knowledge and preparing scholars who take leadership in their fields while enhancing the development and effective functioning of individuals, schools and families.

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

This position is responsible for implementing an uncontrolled clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of a novel teacher-implemented intervention program (Family-school Partnership Intervention, FSPI) to create alignment between school and parents of preschoolers with social-communication vulnerabilities in community-based childcare settings. FSPI is currently being implemented across 30 educator-parent teams from 10 community-based preschool programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Special Education or related field
Ability to conduct research and publish/present results
Excellent communication and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Special Education or related field.
Expertise in early education, parent coaching, naturalistic interventions for children w/autism. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data 
  • Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies
  • Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications 
  • Stay up-to-date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements 

Work Schedule

Varies by 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. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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