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Position TitlePostdoctoral Scholar Pool - School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Job Posting Number202473NTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Applied Arts

Department/SchoolSchool 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 theSchool of Family & Consumer Sciences (https://www.fcs.txst.edu/) 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 visitPostdoctoral Scholar Appointments,AA/ PPS No. 04.01.24. (https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-24.html)

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 PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFY 25

Posting Date03/07/2024

Review Date05/31/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

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.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

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 student population 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, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45840

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