Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate III

Job Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III

Hiring Department:
Special Education

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Oct 20, 2026

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III will work with Dr. Swanson and a team of graduate students, and staff researchers to assist with federally funded research conducted through The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk (MCPER). MCPER is a center that focuses on conducting and disseminating research to improve outcomes for students at risk for experiencing difficulty in school. Dr.

Swanson’s project focus on improving literacy outcomes for students with disabilities in elementary and middle schools in Texas. The position focuses on hands‑on research support. The SSHRA III will work with Dr. Swanson and other research team members in all aspects of school‑based research. This includes developing and following standardized procedures for data collection, scoring and coding, assisting in product development, and supporting research participants in schools throughout the larger Central Texas region.

• Assist with product development and dissemination.
• Collect, score, and process data with high levels of accuracy.
• Support research participants in schools across Texas.
• Actively contribute to team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• A Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience or a Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master’s Degree with 2 years experience as a lead teacher in a classroom or as an intervention researcher in schools.
• Formal leadership position in an organization.
• Lead product developer.
• Experience in managing research.

$50,000 - $57,000

Typical office environment. Occasional work in participating schools.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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