Education Research Associate Tanzania Partnership Program Office of International Studies in Education Michigan State University Major Responsibilities: This position is for a one-year fixed term appointment, with possibility of renewal. TPP is a long-term, inter-college, multidisciplinary effort to collaborate with African institutions (e.g. UDSM, AKU) to address problems of poverty, food security, health and environment in African rural communities. In March 2008, two pilot communities (one in northern Tanzania and one in southern Tanzania) were selected based on need, local capacity and receptiveness, and partner experience in the region. As part of a multidisciplinary team across colleges at MSU, the research associate will share in responsibilities for (1) planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating education activities in the two target villages ; (2) developing and carrying out a research agenda of potential benefit to the target village and focusing on the overall goals of TPP; (3) planning and developing a multidisciplinary longitudinal database for the target villages, including capability to analyze the effects of TPP interventions on relevant indicators of village well-being and resilience. Substantial travel to Tanzania and willingness to reside and work short-term in remote locations with limited amenities are required. Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in a field of importance to education and development in rural sub-Saharan African settings. Desired: Experience in development and research in rural low-income settings, especially in Africa. Data management experience, optimally including knowledge of how to organize and document longitudinal data for long-term interdisciplinary use by multiple researchers. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Demonstrated effectiveness in dealing with government agencies and NGOs in rural regions of low income countries. Ability to use Swahili in speaking, listening, reading and writing. To Apply: Interested persons should apply to position 6191 via the link at http://jobs.msu.edu with letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions can be submitted to MSU, Professor Jack Schwille, email jschwill@msu.edu. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities may request and receive reasonable accommodation. |
Education Research Associate - Tanzania Partnership Program / Michigan State University
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