This is an exciting opportunity to lead the highly successful and growing Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) at the University of Memphis. CREP is nationally recognized for examining educational policies and practices in PreK-12 public schools. The 50 members of CREP’s research and support staff have expertise in areas including literacy, educational technology, NCLB programs, teacher education, mathematics and science. The University of Memphis is emerging as one of the great metropolitan research universities in the United States. Located in America’s 18th largest city, the University is noted for drawing on the strengths and challenges of its urban and nearby rural settings to address our society’s issues and needs.

The Roles

• Supervising the research and business aspects of the organization
• Proposing, procuring and engaging in new research and evaluation projects
• Identifying and attracting nationally known researchers to affiliate with CREP
• Ensuring the overall quality of CREP research and evaluation
• Enhancing CREP’s national, regional and local reputation
• Planning for the continued growth of CREP
• Engaging collaboratively with College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and University partners

The Candidate

• An earned doctorate in education or a related field
• Active researcher with publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated expertise in research methodology
• Success in procuring financial support for major research and evaluation projects

Application Process

• Applications for the position of Director of Research for the Center for Research in Educational Policy are to be submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu.
• Applicants are required to upload 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vita or resume; and 3) names and contact information for four references.
• For further information about the position, visit the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences website at: http://www.memphis.edu/cehhs/about/jobs.htm