Director of social science research at Trinity College Hartford, CT

Trinity College; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College in Hartford, CT invites applications for a Director of Social Science Research. This hybrid non-tenure track administrative faculty position will oversee social science research activities and teach one mixed methods research course each semester, plus a data analysis or applied data science course yearly.

Responsibilities include supporting student and faculty research in the Center for Hartford Engagement and Research, collaborating with library, IT staff, the quantitative

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a social science field (sociology, psychology, economics, political science or related).
• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.
• Experience teaching undergraduate classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course in mixed methods research in the social sciences each semester.
• Teach a third course each year in data analysis or applied data science in the candidate’s area of interest.
• Provide individual support for student and faculty research in the social sciences, including in the Center for Hartford Engagement and Research.
• Collaborate with library and information technology staff, the quantitative center, and the advising center to support research and instruction.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Mixed methods

Undergraduate teaching

Community engaged research

Education

Ph.D. in social science field

Job description

Director of social science research job at Trinity College. Hartford, CT.

Posting Details

Position Information

Title

Director of Social Science Research

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track

Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank

Lecturer

Open Date

03/02/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College in Hartford, CT invites applications for a Director of Social Science Research. This is a hybrid non-tenure track administrative faculty position. Teaching responsibilities will include one course in mixed methods research in the social sciences each semester and a third course each year in data analysis or applied data science in the candidate’s area of interest. Other duties include individual support for student and faculty research in the social sciences, including in the Center for Hartford Engagement and Research, support to faculty for classroom instruction in social science research methods, and collaborations with the library and information technology staff, the quantitative center, and the advising center.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Qualifications

Qualifications include: Ph.D. in social science field (sociology, psychology, economics, political science or related field); experience with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research; experience teaching undergraduate classes. Experience with community engaged research is not required but preferred.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Posting Number

F00282