The award-winning Coulter Faculty Commons for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Western Carolina University invites applications for the position of Faculty Research Support Specialist (position number 4019). This person will work in a collaborative team to work with faculty in developing scholarship across the Boyer model. For more information on the Coulter Faculty Commons, please visit our website at www.wcu.edu/facctr.
Position Description:
The Research Support Specialist works with faculty and staff to support, facilitate, and enhance internal and external research across the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
The Specialist will
-Consult with faculty on an individual and/or group basis regarding appropriate research design, methods, and evaluation
-Provide training and assistance for qualitative and quantitative research projects
-Identify and facilitate the adoption of emerging research tools, software, or programs
-Facilitate opportunities for collaborative and peer-to-peer research support
-Work with other campus stakeholders to develop policies, applications, and professional development opportunities to support research and assessment across the Boyer model of scholarship
-Work collaboratively with the Research Office to support faculty in the identification and development of proposals for external funding opportunities
To read the full job description and to apply for the position, please visit https://jobs.wcu.edu/ and enter position 4019.
To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach a cover letter, current resume’, a list of references (include complete contact information) and transcript.
For questions or additional information, please contact Laura Cruz, Director, Coulter Faculty Commons at 828-227-2093.
Western Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that conducts background checks. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. All new employees are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment.
