Postdoctoral Fellow, Educational Research & Methods

Auburn; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Educational Research, Methods, and Analysis (ERMA) within Educational Psychology. The appointment is full-time, 18 months, beginning Spring 2027, with a teaching load of three graduate courses per semester.

The role emphasizes instructional delivery, supporting ERMA courses in person, spanning undergraduate and graduate offerings and limited scholarly activity as workload permits.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Research Methodology, Evaluation, Statistics, Measurement, Educational Research, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate-level instruction in research methods, statistics, measurement, evaluation, or related coursework.
• Evidence of preparation to teach applied research methods coursework, preferably in an in-person or hybrid graduate instructional environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level ERMA courses, with an anticipated teaching load of three courses per semester.
• Support the delivery and continuity of the ERMA instructional sequence, particularly research methods courses that are preferably offered in person.
• Assist with instructional and program support activities as needed, including course coordination, updating instructional materials, and supporting student learning.
• Contribute to consistent and rigorous instruction in research methods, data analysis, measurement, statistics, evaluation, and related areas.
• Engage in limited research and scholarly activities as workload permits, recognizing that the primary purpose of the position is instructional support.
• Participate in professional service or institutional service as assigned by the department head.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching in-person

Instructional delivery

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology or related field

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Educational Research, Methods, and Analysis (ERMA) within Educational Psychology. The appointment is full-time, 18 months, beginning Spring 2027, with a teaching load of three graduate courses per semester.

The role emphasizes instructional delivery, supporting ERMA courses in person, spanning undergraduate and graduate offerings and limited scholarly activity as workload permits.