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Education Researcher

University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC Omaha, NE
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Education Researcher

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2025 - 024
Department Academic Affairs 50001205
Business Unit(College/Institute) Academic Affairs
FTE:
1.00
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule TBD
Requisition Category Operations
Requisition Title Education Researcher
Job Title/Academic Rank Education Researcher
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type N1 - REG ADMIN SALARIED
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial
Job Requisition Begin Date 01/31/2025
Position Qualification

Position Summary
Research Responsibilities
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
• Develops and oversees educational research programs that align with the institution’s priorities. Provides mentorship to investigators and collaborates with IAE members to submit articles for publication in scholarly journals when appropriate.
• Collaborates with the IAE leadership team to define educational research priorities, monitor member research activities through the education researcher consultation record process, and promote awareness and alignment of IAE educational research efforts with institutional priorities.
• Identifies external funding opportunities and provides support for grant writing and regulatory review processes to assist IAE members.
• Coordinates and participates in consultation and mentoring of IAE members and learners in educational research and scholarship.

Administrative & Service Responsibilities
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
• Promotes the UNMC IAE at local, regional, and national levels by:
o Participating in meetings of IAE special interest groups and professional organizations, such as Academies Collaborative.
o Supporting professional development and enhancing the scholarly environment at UNMC through collaboration with internal and external partners. This includes organizing training sessions and conferences to share educational scholarship and research best practices with relevant audiences.
o Engaging in activities which support educational innovation with local, regional and national partners.
o Fostering information exchanges with teaching academies and similar organizations at other institutions of higher learning.

Other
Key deliverables include, but are not limited to:
o Delivering conference presentations and publishing in the fields of health science education and/or educational measurement in conjunction with IAE members
o Developing and maintaining a dynamic framework and accurate inventory of institutional educational research activities
o Utilizing online systems to effectively disseminate UNMC educational research to the professional community
o Creating innovative plans to address educational research gaps such as fostering external collaborations, exploring new areas of research, and implementing novel research methods
o Establishing timely communication and fostering effective working relationships with both internal IAE and external researchers
o Developing e-learning resources, organizing internal seminars, and hosting periodic invitational conferences
o Preparing quarterly reports to support strategic planning

The above and other duties and responsibilities shall be subject to the direction of the Director of the IAE, and modified at their reasonable discretion.

Required Qualifications
Requirements include, but are not limited to:
• An advanced degree (PhD, EdD) and a minimum of 5 years of experience instituting research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) as part of scholarly work in social sciences; research administration experience is helpful.
• An established reputation in the field of educational scholarship. An emphasis in health sciences education is preferred, but other areas of higher education will be considered.
• A record of accomplishment of scholarly achievement as evidenced by grant funded research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely and collaboratively with IAE leadership team, IAE members, educators, researchers and professionals with diverse backgrounds. This position touches all colleges and institutes of UNMC as well as outside clinical and educational partners.

This hybrid position allows for a blend of on-campus and remote work. Employees are expected to be on campus at least three days per week, with flexibility in selecting specific days unless otherwise directed. Additionally, attendance at all scheduled on-campus events is mandatory to ensure full participation in key IAE activities and responsibilities.
Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment
Other working environment
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally
Crawling Occasionally
Driving Occasionally
Kneeling Occasionally
Reaching Occasionally
Sitting Over 5 hours
Standing
Squatting Occasionally
Walking
EXPOSURES

Atmospheric No
Blood/body fluids No
Chemical hazards No
Working on or around moving machinery No
Electrical current No
Noise No
Changes of temperature/humidity No
Wear PPE
Work with laboratory animals
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain
Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation Yes, both
Repetitive Motion Yes, both
Grasping Yes, both
If you selected any area above, please explain
Working with computers and computer applications.
Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. 

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. C.V.
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have an advanced degree (PhD, EdD)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How did you hear about this position?
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  3. * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

    (Open Ended Question)

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providedProvided by company
Full-time Employee
Date Posted January 31, 2025
Requisition 2025 - 024
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 00-0000.00
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