Postdoctoral Scholar
Texas State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Posting Number:

202452NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College:

College of Applied Arts

Department/School:

School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Position Description :

The Fashion Merchandising Program at Texas State University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track postdoctoral scholar. This is a twelve-month appointment under the supervision of Associate Professor Cosette Joyner Martinez. This postdoctoral scholar will support Dr. Martinez's research about the spiritual experiences and motivations that emerge in dress habits, particularly those that encourage sustainable consumption practice with clothing. This work includes the examination of the spiritual roots of sustainable consumption movements such as voluntary simplicity and minimalism and the exploration of consumptive paradigms like mindful consumption and Buddhist economics. Dr. Martinez has a particular interest in the use of spiritual practice as a channel to sustainable consumption, such as mindfulness meditation or other spiritual rituals that encourage personal clarity and intentional behavior. The responsibility of the position involves data collection, data analyses, preparation of publications, assistance in grant writing, and conference presentations. Applicants are encouraged to review Dr. Martinez's research interests on her website, themindfuldresser.com, her Texas State faculty profile, and contact her at cjoynermartinez@txstate.edu to discuss the position and their qualifications before applying. This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in fashion or a related discipline (PhD);
• Substantive knowledge and background in the field of consumer behavior;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and disseminate research results via peer-reviewed outlets (publications, presentation, etc.);
• Proficiency in qualitative research methods and analysis (grounded theory, ethnography, narrative inquiry, netnography, photo elicitation etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting research in the area of sustainable clothing consumption;
• Expertise with innovative approaches to qualitative inquiry

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45513.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by April 1, 2024

1. Current curriculum vitae;
2. Letter of intent that includes a research statement that defines research accomplishments, areas of expertise, methodological specializations, and goals;
3. Unofficial transcripts; and
4. Contact information for three references.

Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting three letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.Type of Position:

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2024

Posting Date:

02/16/2024

Full Consideration Date:

04/01/2024

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

EEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45513

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