Postdoctoral Scholar

Postdoctoral Scholar

2027053APF

San Marcos

College of Applied Arts

Dept of Organization, Workforce, & Leadership Studies

This postdoctoral scholar position supports NSF-funded research focused on STEM and computer science education, with an emphasis on mixed methods, , and community-engaged research. The scholar will contribute to research, teaching, mentoring, and service activities in collaboration with the ACCEYSS Research Group and partner institutions.

Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Professor in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies at Texas State University, seeks a postdoctoral scholar with mixed methods research experience in STEM or computer science education to join the ACCEYSS Research Group. This position is supported by a research grant from the National Science Foundation and focuses on mixed method empirical research. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced in mixed-methods, preferably including graduate coursework in mixed-methods research. Priority will be given to candidates with experience related to mixed-method data analysis methods and approaches. The initial appointment will be for one year and may be renewed for up to three years, contingent on continued funding availability.

• Assist with project management, mixed-methods data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings.
• Conduct STEM+C education and workforce research.
• Facilitate research group meetings, conferences, and workshops with collaborating researchers from Universities in Texas and Florida.
• Visit and conduct research in collaboration with community partners and gain experience conducting community-engaged, participatory STEM+C research.

• Serve as an instructor of record of undergraduate and graduate courses in interdisciplinary studies, STEM and/or computer science education.
• Train team members on mixed-methods research methodology.
• Teach courses online, on campus (San Marcos or Round Rock), and off campus.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers in a service-learning course. Supervise interdisciplinary internships, practicums, and research projects.

• Engage in activities at the department, college, and university level that build relationships with other university departments, local businesses, and community organizations as well as participating in professional organizations.
• Engage in service activities with education, STEM and computer science, professional and academic organizations.

• Earned doctorate degree in education, engineering education, computer science education, STEM education, workforce development, interdisciplinary studies, or related field by appointment date.
• Evidence of mixed-method research experience.
• Experience teaching students in online and on-campus environments.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

• Training in mixed-method research.
• Experience conducting a mixed-method study.
• Teaching experience in higher education.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58802.


Interested individuals should submit the following documents in the requested document sections:

• A cover letter detailing their research interests and relevant experience.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Examples of recent publications.
• Comprehensive research agenda.
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

Full-Time

11/01/2026

10/19/2026

10/23/2026

Yes

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

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Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

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