Edu - Clinical Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research – Renewable Contract - 527640

Department / Organization

212601 - Ed Studies Psy / Res Method / Counsel

Rank

Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Educational Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research.

Detailed Position Information

This position is a three-year, non-tenure earning appointment. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in educational research (or in a related field with a specialization in qualitative methods), have demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate level(s), and a strong potential to conduct high-quality research that leads to publication and contributes to teaching excellence

The Department of Educational Studies houses a flourishing educational research program that offers a PhD in Educational Research and both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Certificates for graduate students. The teaching load for this position is four (4) courses per semester with a service load designated to support leadership and coordination of programs in qualitative research (e.g., the certificate program in qualitative research). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in qualitative research for all degree programs in the Department and College (doctoral, specialist, masters, etc.), with particular emphasis on the college’s rapidly expanding EdD programs. We are therefore seeking candidates with experience teaching to / with professional and practitioner audiences both inside and outside of online settings.

The position start date is August 15, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in educational research or in a related field with a specialization in qualitative methods (i.e., a minimum of 18 hours of graduate-level qualitative coursework);
• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods and educational research design;
• Demonstrated experience teaching introductory qualitative research courses for diverse student audiences and degree programs (e.g. PhD, EdD, Masters, etc.) in both online and in-person settings.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• Demonstrated experience conducting and supervising “engaged” research in diverse / complex school-community and organizational conducts.
• Ability to work with students and faculty in a variety of disciplines;
• Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement (e.g., publication).
• Excellent writing and communication skills; and
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing a variety of perspectives in research and teaching

Preferred Qualifications

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit : a cover letter, CV, 3-4 references, and unofficial transcripts. Only completed applications will be considered for review. Materials can be submitted online at https : / / careers.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the chairs of the search committee, Kelly Guyotte (kwguyotte@ua.edu) and Susan Nordstrom (snnordstrom@ua.edu).

About the Division / College / School

For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.

The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and efforts, please visit our website : https : / / education.ua.edu /

About the University

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.

UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.

Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf