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 hosts a team of innovative higher education researchers and assessment professionals affiliated with 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 initiatives focused on supporting higher education institutions use NSSE data most effectively, including leading aspects of NSSE’s grant portfolio, advancing scholarship related to data-use, capacity building, and student success in higher education, and collaborating 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.