Job Title: Associate Researcher

Agency: Texas A&M International University

Department: Office of the Provost & VP for Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Summary:
The Associate Researcher at Texas A&M International University’s Office of the Provost & VP for Academic Affairs will conduct research on human trafficking, develop training materials/courses, and teach courses for the Center-Human Trafficking (CHT). This position is part of a Congressionally Directed Project funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Conduct research on human trafficking.
– Develop curriculum and training materials.
– Provide training on human trafficking.
– Teach undergraduate or graduate courses on human trafficking and/or criminal justice.
– Collaborate with others to create new and expanded programs.
– Assist in identifying funding opportunities.
– Prepare reports on program activities.
– Update training materials.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Political Science, Public Health, Economics, or related field.
Experience: Three years of research experience. All but dissertation (ABD) will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience developing curriculum and delivering in-person and online training.

Knowledge and Abilities:
– Proficiency in quantitative software such as R, SAS, SPSS, and qualitative software such as NVIVO, LLMs research.
– Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
– Demonstrated strong writing and verbal skills.
– Experience in web design and basic computer applications.

Ability to:
– Conduct research on human trafficking.
– Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
– Develop program curriculum.
– Provide training.
– Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
– Interact professionally with university personnel, the general public, and students.
– Demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills.
– Multitask, prioritize, and work with deadlines.
– Maintain confidentiality.

License/Professional Certification: None

Physical Requirements: General Office Environment

Supervision Received/Given: This position does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements:
– 18-month grant funded position – balance of 23-24 academic year and 2024-2025 academic year.
– Position may require evening and/or weekend hours.
– Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
– Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $23.13/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you submit the application materials. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:
– Resume
– Cover Letter
– At least 3-5 professional references and their full contact information
– Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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