Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community College Leadership & Policy
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Community College Leadership & PolicyAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work collaboratively with faculty in the School of Education at Iowa State University to support research and programmatic initiatives related to community colleges higher education policy and leadership development.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to research projects examining community college finance state policy and politics and institutional governance. The position will also support scholarly and practitionerfocused dissemination related to community college leadership policy and institutional effectiveness. Research responsibilities include conducting literature reviews; assisting with the collection management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; contributing to scholarly publications policy briefs and practitionerfocused resources; and supporting project coordination and grantrelated activities.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also support initiatives associated with the Community College Leadership Development Consortium housed at Iowa State University which provides professional development and leadership programming for current and aspiring community college leaders across Iowa. Responsibilities include assisting the Consortium leadership team with the planning coordination and evaluation of programs and events; coordinating logistics such as travel event arrangements and materials for programs and summer academies; supporting administrative and financial coordination including expense tracking payment processing and budget reconciliation; and assisting with communications and outreach activities such as maintaining website and social media content contributing to the quarterly newsletter supporting alumni communications and helping prepare research briefs and program materials.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written oral and electronic communication skills; the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team; and effective organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Higher Education Community College Leadership Education Policy Public Policy Sociology or a closely related field by the start date
Demonstrated research experience using qualitative quantitative or mixed methods approaches.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional or academic experience with community colleges
- Knowledge of or interest in higher education policy leadership development or community college research
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research
- Experience with program evaluation or assessment
- Experience with statistical software (e.g. Stata R SPSS or similar programs)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders including college leaders policymakers faculty and others
- Experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g. NVivo Dedoose or similar programs).
Department/Program & College Description:
The School of Education at Iowa State University empowers educators leaders and researchers to serve all communities by applying evidence-based practice. Through research graduate education and partnerships with practitioners the School addresses key educational challenges and advances its commitment to educational opportunity and success in Iowa the nation and the world. The School is also home to a nationally recognized Community College Leadership program that prepares current and aspiring leaders to strengthen community colleges and advance student success.
The School also houses the Community College Leadership Development Consortium. Established in 1989 through a partnership among Iowa State University the Iowa Association of Community College Presidents (IACCP) and the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) the Consortium provides academic and experiential professional development to support advancement in community college leadership roles. The Consortium is led by faculty in Iowa State Universitys Community College Leadership program and works closely with community college leaders across the state to support leadership development and professional learning.
Department Unit/Website:
College of Health and Human Sciences College of Health and Human Sciences
Proposed Start Date:
June 1 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 31 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
The position will remain open until filled. For fullest consideration applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 13.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
March 17 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18810Required Experience:
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