Social Science Researcher

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 22 May 2022

Posting Details
Posting Details


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Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for tuition waivers for up to four (4) paid university classes per year including the application fee and book rental, a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free flu and vaccine shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , Skillport , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $48,000 - $54,000
Vacancy Number S01726
Position Title Social Research Specialist
Working Title Social Science Researcher
Competency Level Journey
Dept/School Sociology & Criminology - 32450
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has 22 full-time faculty members, roughly 350 undergraduate majors, and offers bachelor’s degrees in sociology and criminology (general and public), including an online bachelor’s degree in criminology, and an MA in Sociology and Criminology.
College College of Arts and Sciences Admin - 32000 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Social Science Researcher for the National Drug Court Resource Center will support the dissemination and promotion of the center by:
  • Developing, disseminating, and analyzing the biennial survey of treatment courts across the United States and Territories.
  • Write the peer-reviewed Painting the Current Picture monograph based on the survey results.
  • Conduct original research on treatment courts and related areas to disseminate to the treatment court field.
  • Assist NDCRC co-directors with the publication of the peer-reviewed journal, Drug Court Review.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Four year degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience, or combination of training and experience necessary to perform the work. All degrees must be received from accredited institutions. 
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Formal education or training, professional skills and work experience
  • Master’s Degree in social science related field
  • Previous experience with treatment courts and/or research in the treatment court field
Required Certifications or licensure
N/A
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday
Work Hours 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Type of Position Time-limited
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited 06/30/2023
Position Number 8241
Job Posting Date 05/06/2022
Posting Close Date 05/22/2022
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ’Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.
You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. In the cover letter, candidates should speak specifically to the ways their professional knowledge, skills, and experience will contribute to supporting equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. 
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. In the cover letter, please speak specifically to the ways your professional knowledge, skills, and experience will contribute to supporting equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/24325

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