Postdoctoral Scholar

Overview

The Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR) in the Indiana University School of Education seeks a post-doctoral scholar to join the research team for the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). CPR is host to a team of innovative higher education researchers and assessment professionals, affiliated with various national survey projects (Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement, Faculty Survey of Student Engagement, College + University Teaching Environment Survey, and Law School Survey of Student Engagement), and other projects related to student success.

Researchers within CPR conduct sponsored research and work with institutional researchers, assessment professionals, academic leaders, and college and university presidents to aid institutional improvement efforts.

The post-doctoral scholar will contribute directly to the development and advancement of NSSE and associated projects by co-leading a number of initiatives focused on supporting higher education institutions use NSSE data most effectively. This will include leading specific aspects of NSSE’s grant portfolio, advancing scholarship related to data-use, capacity building, and student success in higher education, as well as working collaboratively with the NSSE Institute to design and deliver campus specific support related to data use.

Depending on the candidate’s expertise, this could also include developing and securing external funding, as well as launching and leading externally facing projects to support higher education leaders’ use of NSSE data.

Interested candidates can submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and one sample of work or writing related to any of the duties listed above here: .

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit materials before March 1.

Appointment term: The appointment begins July 1, 2026, and is a 1-year appointment, renewable for up to 2 years.

Salary / Benefits: Salary and benefits are competitive.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a completed doctorate in higher education or related field before the beginning of the appointment.
• Successful candidates will bring experience working in or directly supporting higher education institutions.
• Experience could include roles in higher education and student affairs, institutional research, higher education policy, or other roles related to improving U.S. higher education.
• Ability to demonstrate experience with or a practical understanding of assessment and/or data-use for institutional improvement.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in student success, assessment and evaluation, or data-use; multiple years of full-time work experience in one or more of the higher education contexts mentioned above; and strong written communication skills with demonstrated experience leading complex projects.
• Evidence of leadership potential and ability to collaborate in a team-based research environment.
• Welcomed but not required: expertise related to survey methodology, quantitative research design, and data visualization tools.

Notes:
Salary and rank;
Special Instructions;
For Best Consideration Date 03/01/2026;
Expected Start Date 07/01/2026;
Posting Number IU-.

Department Contact for Questions:
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Leonard Taylor Jr., Director, National Survey of Student Engagement,
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. For more information about CPR and NSSE visit our website:
nsse.indiana.edu
.

Required Documents

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample

Optional Documents

• Other
• Other 2
• Other 3

Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).