27.1021, Jobs: Discipline of Linguistics; General Linguistics: Research Methodologist, University of Massachusetts

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Subject: 27.1021, Jobs: Discipline of Linguistics; General Linguistics: Research Methodologist, University of Massachusetts

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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:29:20
From: Karen Mason [mason at issr.umass.edu]
Subject: Discipline of Linguistics; General Linguistics: Research Methodologist, University of Massachusetts, Massachusettts, USA

University or Organization: University of Massachusetts 
Department: Institute for Social Science Research
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: https://www.umass.edu/issr/frontpage
Job Title: Research Methodologist
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Discipline of Linguistics; General Linguistics 

Description:

The Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst is seeking applicants for qualified candidates to serve
as our Research Methodologist.  The primary job responsibilities are
developing and leading programs to support methodological skills and tools for
social scientists. The Research Methodologist is expected to conduct
innovative social science research, provide direct research and methodological
advising to other researchers at UMass-Amherst, offer periodic instructional
workshops on topics of broad interest to social science researchers, and
manage and supervise a small team of graduate research consultants. The
Research Methodologist will also work closely with the ISSR Director and staff
to help design new initiatives to advance the service and research mission of
the Institute. The successful candidate will pursue her or his own research
interests, actively pursue externally funded research opportunities, and
collaborate on interdisciplinary research with others in the UMass research
community. Qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree in a social
science discipline such as sociology, political science, economics, and
psychology, or related fields like public policy, planning or public health.
The candidate must have a deep background in quantitative social science
methods and analytical techniques; strong organizational, writing, and verbal
communication skills; experience mentoring and instructing others in research
methods; and a genuine interest in collaboration and in facilitating research
projects by students and colleagues.

This is a non-tenure track position. The initial appointment will be for two
years with possibility for renewal contingent on performance and success in
procuring external funding.

Applicants must apply online through Interview Exchange (website below). 
Applications must include: 1) cover letter describing interest in this
position and funded research plans, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) short writing
sample, such as a published article or research grant proposal; Interview
Exchange accepts these as uploads.  In addition, three letters of
recommendation from scholars familiar with your research and mentoring
capabilities must be submitted via email or U.S. mail to Karen Mason (email
below), Attn: Research Methodologist Search, ISSR, 108 Bartlett Hall,
University of Massachusetts, 130 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003.

For further information on ISSR, visit our website: http://www.umass.edu/issr.
 Please direct questions to Dr. Henry Renski (hrenski at umass.edu).

The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing
academic excellence and diversity, including mentoring programs for faculty. 
The College and Institute are committed to increasing the diversity of the
faculty, student body and curriculum.  The University of Massachusetts Amherst
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities,
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages
applications from these and other protected group members.

Application Deadline: 01-May-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68995 
Contact Information:
	Mrs. Karen Mason 
	Email: mason at issr.umass.edu 
	Phone: 4135455970 

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