Position Description: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Join the CEHHS DEI Team! The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences’
(CEHHS) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) seeks to hire one (1) post-doctoral
fellow. This position will undertake a research agenda focused on local, state, and national
issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Our Vision: a culture where knowledge, education, health, and social justice are key
contributors to promoting quality of life for all.
Our Mission: to develop, encourage, and prepare faculty, staff, and students who
influence, improve, and inspire a healthy, educated, socially just, and vibrant society.
Responsibilites
• Work with the director to develop an interdisciplinary research agenda for the DEI Office
• Engage with the DEI team and work independently to achieve the office’s research agenda.
• Identify critical issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in postsecondary education.
• Identify request for proposals and develop proposals to secure external funding that support the office’s research related to its vision and mission.
• Coordinate information, presentations, and communication for various meetings, and university departments.
• Work closely with the DEI team and director to publish scientific articles and present research and practice findings at national research conferences/meetings.
Required Qualifications
• Earned PhD or equivalent degree in higher education, leadership, policy, critical studies, or closely related field.
• Excellent quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodology research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, team coordination, and reporting skills.
• Documented proficiency with DEI principles and topics.
• Evidence of potential to develop, conduct, and publish scholarly research directly related to the Office’s vision and mission and the ability to pursue external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of constituencies including staff, students, faculty, and community partners.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, SPSS, web-based surveys, and other
technologies required to fulfill role.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter indicating interests and research skills
Curriculum vita
Contact information for 3-5 references
Please submit materials here.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA
institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All
qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information,
veteran status, and parental status.