POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT-VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
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The Villanova Initiative to Support Inclusiveness and Build Leaders (VISIBLE) at Villanova University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to engage in research supported by an Institutional Transformation grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE program. The position begins in summer 2020.
As a member of the social science research team, the Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct data analysis and evaluation for the NSF ADVANCE funded project: "The Impact of Leader Mindfulness Training on Workplace Discriminatory Climate"; submit findings for publication and make presentations of findings at regional and national professional meetings through posters and presentations, as funding permits; and lead additional data collection and analysis projects for VISIBLE as time permits. The Postdoctoral Scholar will report to Dr. Narda Quigley, Professor of Management and ADVANCE Co-Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work closely with the ADVANCE team and VISIBLE staff from a location within the Villanova School of Business. Compensation includes commensurate salary and benefits package for up to four semesters, contingent on continued funding.
FORMAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: A PhD in a social science field, such as Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, or related field; for an exceptional candidate, ABD may be acceptable. Also, statistical training in quantitative methods and a record of research using survey data are a requirement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: Training in longitudinal data analysis; familiarity with data collection from primary sources and with multilevel issues in organizations; quantitative dissertation focus.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Villanova University was founded by the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Augustine. The Augustinian values of truth, community, caring, and leading through service are infused throughout all our programs. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of the University's mission. Situated within the suburbs of Philadelphia, Villanova University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to its mission and values.
ABOUT VISIBLE: The VISIBLE office is newly established by Villanova to implement its NSF ADVANCE grant initiatives. For more information about our programs, culture and team, please consult our website: nsfadvance.villanova.edu. Villanova University participates in the Advance Resource and Coordination (ARC) Network (https://www.equityinstem.org/) and Advance Implementation Mentors (AIM) Network.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS: The Department is an intellectually curious and collegial group within the Villanova School of Business that currently includes 18 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 7 non-tenure track faculty members who publish in top management and organizational behavior journals, such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Organization Science, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Department members are active in leadership roles within journals and within the Academy of Management. The Department works as a team to further individual research interests and teaching objectives.
All applicants must submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, research statement and online application through https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/18027. The research statement (maximum 750 words) should describe the applicant's past research experience and specific goals or interests related to this project. Applications will be reviewed starting February 1, 2020. Please send any questions to Narda Quigley, Professor of Management and search committee chair, at narda.quigley@villanova.edu.
Finalists only will be asked to submit three letters of reference and a Personal Statement responding to the Villanova University Mission Statement and Statement on Diversity.
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Narda Quigley, Ph.D.
Professor of Management
Villanova School of Business
Email: Narda.quigley@villanova.edu
Phone: 610-519-8069
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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