Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What We Want

The Department of Teaching, Learning And Culture (TLAC) is seeking a part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as Assistant Journal Editor for the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education (JUME). This individual will support the scholarly and operational functions of an internationally recognized peer-reviewed journal focused on mathematics education, social justice, urban education, and quantitative critical methodologies. The Assistant Journal Editor will contribute to manuscript management, editorial decision support, reviewer recruitment and coordination, scholarly publishing initiatives, research synthesis projects, and journal development activities. The position provides professional experience in academic publishing while supporting the advancement of high-quality scholarship in urban mathematics education.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    

Other Requirements and Factors:

• May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

• May travel as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Research, Higher Education, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field.

• No required experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications: 

• May vary with research area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience serving as a reviewer, editorial board member, or journal assistant.

• Knowledge of mathematics education, urban education, QuantCrit, or STEM education.

• Experience using journal management systems (e.g., Open Journal Systems, ScholarOne, Editorial Manager).

• Experience conducting literature reviews, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, or meta-analyses.

• Experience mentoring graduate students and early-career researchers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong scholarly writing and academic editing skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

• Familiarity with peer-reviewed publishing processes.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Attention to detail and commitment to scholarly excellence.

• Experience with APA Style and academic manuscript preparation.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Editorial Management and Scholarly Publishing - Assist the Editor-in-Chief with day-to-day journal operations. Conduct initial manuscript screenings for scope, formatting, and adherence to submission guidelines. Coordinate the peer-review process, including reviewer identification, recruitment, assignment, and follow-up communications. Monitor manuscript workflows and maintain accurate records within the journal management system. Draft editorial correspondence, including reviewer invitations, decision letters, and author communications. Support special issues, thematic collections, and invited manuscripts. Assist in developing policies and procedures that improve editorial efficiency and publication quality. Generate reports related to submission trends, acceptance rates, reviewer performance, and publication metrics.

• Research and Scholarship - Conduct research related to mathematics education, urban education, STEM education, QuantCrit, and related areas. Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and affiliated faculty on research projects and grant-related activities. Contribute to scholarly manuscripts, editorials, literature reviews, and research reports. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and assist in dissemination of findings. Participate in scholarly writing and publication activities.

• Journal Development and Outreach - Support efforts to increase journal visibility, readership, and scholarly impact. Assist with social media, website updates, and digital dissemination strategies.

• Coordinate outreach to professional organizations, scholars, and prospective reviewers. Support conference-related activities and journal-sponsored events.

• Mentoring and Professional Development - Mentor graduate assistants, editorial interns, and student researchers involved with journal operations. Provide guidance regarding scholarly writing, peer review, and academic publishing processes. Participate in professional development activities related to academic publishing and research leadership.

• Presentations and Service - Prepare presentations related to journal operations, publication trends, and research findings. Represent the journal at conferences, workshops, and professional meetings. Assist in preparing annual reports and other materials required by the department and university.

Who We Are

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.