Visiting Professor of the Practice in Qualitative Research Research Methods & Statistics (RMS) Program

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Work type:Faculty Full-Time
Location:Denver, CO
Categories:Faculty
Division: Morgridge College Of Education

The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for a 9-month qualitative research faculty position in the Research Methods and Statistics (RMS) Program at the rank of Visiting Professor of the Practice to begin September 1, 2024.

The oldest and largest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region, DU is in the city of Denver, which is an increasing ethnically diverse city according to the U.S. Census data. Situated in a vibrant metropolitan community, DU is committed to building and sustaining a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. DU has high research activity and enrolls approximately 12,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional preparation programs. The MCE, a 65,000 square foot complex built in 2010, is in Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall and provides a flexible, innovative, and multidisciplinary learning environment. The MCE and Research Methods and Statistics (RMS) program are strongly committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice and Accessibility (DEIJA).

The RMS faculty seek a colleague who can teach qualitative research and is passionate about developing strong leaders and practitioners across the fields of education, mental health, and research and information science. RMS is dedicated to preparing professionals who can use data as a tool for promoting social justice and the public good. RMS students learn advanced and holistic analytic skills for educational, social, behavior, and health research. A strong candidate will model educational and social equity through meaningful teaching, service, and scholarship activities commensurate with the visiting faculty line.

Position Summary

We seek a candidate with a proven record of excellence in teaching and mentoring/advising, and who values our mission of serving the public good. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility (DEIJA) through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The position requires an innovative and critical thinker capable of working within a dynamic environment.

The faculty in this position will:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of qualitative methodologies in educational research and legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice
• Teach and support students across MCE’s MA, EdD, and PhD programs—which provide comprehensive preparation in the areas of Research Methods & Statistics, Library and Information Science, Higher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology
• Demonstrate criticality, creativity, and excellence in conducting and disseminating qualitative research

Essential Functions

Teaching: Teach courses as assigned at a range of 38-40 quarter credit hours demonstrating experience and versatility through engaging and rigorous pedagogical approaches. Serve on doctoral dissertation committees.

Service: Provide Program, Department, and College Service (e.g., support for program admissions and marketing, active participation in program/department/college meetings and retreats, updating program curriculum, serving on committees, and additional duties as needed).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods.
• Outstanding teaching skills.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, collegial environment.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, and access in education.
• Exceptional abilities in scholarly and/or creative activities are needed as required by the department/center/school/college and position.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in research methods, education, or a related field by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in critical qualitative methodologies (e.g., critical inquiry, critical ethnography, critical narrative inquiry, testimonio, critical phenomenology, critical grounded theory).
• Prior teaching of diverse students in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusions, justice, and accessibility (DEIJA) in education

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience teaching qualitative research methods courses at the higher education level.
• Prior experience serving on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Prior supervision of graduate student-led research (e.g., providing feedback on students’ research designs, study implementation, or reporting).
• Prior experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo).

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar ).

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 26, 2024

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for the position is $58,000-$68,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.