Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar in Prevention & Education) (COE) Posting Number req27460 Department Educational Psychology Department Website Link https://education.arizona.edu/educational-psychology Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona is actively searching for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Department of Educational Psychology – Smith Endowed Chair in Prevention and Education Research Team. Our Team focuses on action research and practice related to youth mental health in southern Arizona.

You will develop research approaches that engage youth, caregivers, communities, and educational staff around the topics of joy, identity, and mental health. You will develop and co-create research-informed school-based mental health models that will be incorporated into professional learning opportunities for in-service and preservice educators and foster collaboration across school, community, and family contexts. We are looking for someone who wants to co-create things that matter and grow into an independent scholar.

This is a hybrid position with an expected end date of July 31, 2027.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona is situated in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson community is surrounded by mountains, hiking trails, and natural recreation areas and offers a warm Southwestern atmosphere.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on youth mental health in southern Arizona.
• Carry out analysis of research using advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Document, process, and analyze research data.
• Disseminate research results through publishing papers and providing presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty, graduate and undergraduate research assistants on the project.
• Teach EDP 594 – School Counseling Practicum in Spring 2027.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn new skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals.
• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of school counseling, child and adolescent development, and education.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and a team-oriented approach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education; degree must be conferred upon hire.
• Experience working in P-12 schools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a school counselor.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in counseling or school counseling.
• Research experience related to youth mental health.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 1/11/2027 Expected End Date 7/31/2027 Contact Information for Candidates Renae D. Mayes

Professor, Educational Psychology

rdmayes@arizona.edu

Open Date 10/26/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit the following three documents:

1. Cover Letter: A letter outlining the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position, including relevant research, school counseling, P–12 school, teaching, and youth mental health experience.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae: A current and complete curriculum vitae.
3. Professional References: Names and contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, for three professional references.

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