Postdoctoral Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar in Prevention & Education) (COE)

You will develop research approaches that engage youth, caregivers, communities, and educational staff around the topics of joy, identity, and mental health. You will develop and co-create research-informed school-based mental health models that will be incorporated into professional learning opportunities for in-service and preservice educators and foster collaboration across school, community, and family contexts. We are looking for someone who wants to co-create things that matter and grow into an independent scholar.

This is a hybrid position with an expected end date of July 31, 2027.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona is situated in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson community is surrounded by mountains, hiking trails, and natural recreation areas and offers a warm Southwestern atmosphere.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Conduct
  independent research on youth mental health in southern Arizona.
• Carry
  out analysis of research using advanced quantitative and qualitative
  techniques.
• Document,
  process, and analyze research data.
• Disseminate
  research results through publishing papers and providing presentations.
• Collaborate
  with faculty, graduate and undergraduate research assistants on the
  project.
• Teach
  EDP 594 - School Counseling Practicum in Spring 2027.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn new
  skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish
  project goals.
• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of school counseling, child and adolescent development, and education.
• Ability to work
  independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and a team-oriented approach.

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education; degree must be conferred upon hire.
• Experience working in P-12
  schools.

• Five (5) years of experience as a school counselor.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in counseling or school counseling.
• Research experience related to youth mental health.

Please submit the following three documents:

1. Cover Letter: A letter outlining the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position, including relevant research, school counseling, P-12 school, teaching, and youth mental health experience.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae: A current and complete curriculum vitae.
3. Professional References: Names and contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, for three professional references.