What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - School of Family & Consumer Sciences position at Texas State?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - School of Family & Consumer Sciences
Job Posting Number
202473NTL
Job Location
San Marcos
College / Division
College of Applied Arts
Department / School
School of Family & Consumer Sciences
Position Description
The School of Family & Consumer Sciences seeks to develop a pool of candidates for
postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) positions in the fields of Consumer Sciences, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Human Development and Family Sciences, Interior Design, and Nutrition. For information about the department visit the School of Family & Consumer Sciences website.
A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral
degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will
advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship
of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is
expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development
plan for the post-doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the
post-doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post-doc's
aspirations and experiences. The appointment involves substantial and full-time
commitment to research, scholarship, training, and / or other professional
activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory
annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity
of funding and departmental / school need. For more information, please visit Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments,AA / PPS No. 04.01.24.
Required Qualifications
Recently awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc.., M.D.).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous research and manuscript drafting experience is preferred
Application Procedures
Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining
specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research
appointment, statement of research interests, and unofficial transcripts,. As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide
information about the applicant's research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the
highest degree granting institution.
Type of Position
Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
FY 25
Posting Date
03 / 07 / 2024
Review Date
05 / 31 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Legal Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
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Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Reasonable Accommodation
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Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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